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H.R. 5609

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Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act
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Committee
Latest Action · January 16, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
January 15, 2020
Sponsor
Rep. Josh HarderD
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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Homelessness Emergency Declaration Act This bill allows states to request a presidential declaration of a homelessness emergency. The bill also requires certain budgetary adjustments to discretionary accounts related to homelessness emergency assistance. Upon a presidential declaration of a homelessness emergency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide homelessness emergency assistance, including housing vouchers, to states and local communities that are or will be affected by the homelessness emergency.

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