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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Pramila Jayapal

Democrat · WA · Representative

Votes with party: 96.4% (561 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/J000298

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (29)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-06-26

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-06-26
House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-06-26
House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-06-26
House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-06-26

Previously

Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-26
Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-26
Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-26
Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-26

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to address homelessness and housing shortages by prioritizing housing solutions over criminal penalties for people experiencing homelessness. Rather than allowing cities to arrest or jail homeless individuals, the legislation would likely require communities to invest in affordable housing, shelter services, and support programs as the primary response to homelessness. The bill would affect homeless individuals, local governments, housing developers, and social service organizations.

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Subjects

Housing and Community Development

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