HR4182Referred to Committee

Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-26
Introduced
29
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Pramila Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal
Democrat · WA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (519 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (29)

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

Latest Action

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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

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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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