To authorize a new type of housing choice voucher to help achieve the goals of ending homelessness among families with children, increasing housing opportunities, and improving life outcomes of poor children.
Authorizes a new type of housing choice voucher aimed at helping families with children and improving outcomes for poor children.
In the House Financial Services Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Housing choice vouchers are a form of help for people seeking housing. This proposal would authorize a new type aimed at families with children, with goals that include reducing homelessness and improving outcomes for poor children.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Authorize a new housing voucher type
The proposal would authorize a new type of housing choice voucher intended to help families with children experiencing homelessness, expand housing opportunities, and improve outcomes for children in poverty.
The proposal identifies homelessness among families with children and limited housing opportunities as problems it aims to address. It also connects housing assistance with improving life outcomes for children in poverty.
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The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Neguse with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Financial Services
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026FINANCIAL SERVICES NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Neguse’s record: sponsored 93 bills this Congress. 3 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Brian K. FitzpatrickR-PA-1ORIGINAL
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