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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Maxine Waters

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 97.9% (531 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (23)

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 Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

2025-08-05

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-08-05
House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2025-08-05

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish new federal programs and funding to help reduce homelessness through housing assistance, support services, and prevention efforts. It would affect homeless individuals, housing organizations, local governments, and potentially require funding from federal sources to expand shelter capacity, provide mental health and addiction services, and help people transition into permanent housing. The specific details of how the bill would work are still being determined as it moves through congressional committees.

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Subjects

Housing and Community Development

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