This bill updates the definition of "chronically homeless" under federal law to make it easier for people experiencing long-term homelessness to qualify for assistance programs. Currently, chronically homeless individuals must have stayed in shelters continuously for at least one year or on at least four separate occasions over three years; the bill changes this to require only more than one occasion totaling at least one year over three years, lowering the threshold. The legislation also protects people in transitional housing programs by allowing them to be counted as chronically homeless if they met the eligibility requirements before entering the program, even if they've only been there fewer than 90 days. This affects homeless individuals and the organizations that provide them shelter and services. The bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to issue updated regulations within 180 days to implement these changes, with no specific funding amount allocated in the legislation itself.
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