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H.R. 1724 117th Congress House

Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2021

Official title: To provide emergency rental assistance vouchers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 9, 2021 Introduced by: Maxine Waters Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development AppropriationsAssault and harassment offensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
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Domestic violence and child abuseEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHuman traffickingInfectious and parasitic diseasesLandlord and tenantLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housingRural conditions and developmentSex offenses
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 9, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 9, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2021

This bill provides additional FY2021 funding for emergency rental assistance vouchers through the Department of Housing and Urban Development for families and individuals who are (1) experiencing homelessness; (2) at risk of homelessness; (3) fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence and other dangerous situations; or (4) recently homeless.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1724: Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1724/
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"H.R. 1724: Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1724/.
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H.R. 1724, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1724/.
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[H.R. 1724: Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1724/)
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