NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS

FY 2027 T-HUD Appropriation, Homeless Assistance Grants account (No bill yet): Met with Congressional staff regarding improved funding for this account, and encouraging the most cost-effective practices in the bill HR 6644 - 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: The Alliance supported this bill in public statements, specifically provisions that would make development of affordable housing easier for localities. DASH Act - Increasing supply of affordable housing (No bill yet): Alliance staff discussed the possible contents of a bill for this purpose with the bill sponsors staff, and expressed support for legislation. S. 4903 regarding Point in Time counts by the federal government of people experiencing homelessness: Alliance staff met with Congressional staff to express concern over provisions that would reduce local flexibility and possibly make counts less accurate. HR 9303 - BLANKET Act, authorizing funding for communities to protect people who are unsheltered from dangerous weather conditions: the Alliance expressed support.