Bills · HR 1231
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1231Low- and moderate-income housingHomelessness and emergency shelter
START Housing Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses two critical issues: the opioid crisis and homelessness. By extending and expanding a program that provides stable housing for people in recovery, it offers a pathway for individuals to rebuild their lives, which can lead to reduced crime, better public health outcomes, and increased community stability. Stable housing is often a crucial foundation for successful long-term recovery, allowing individuals to focus on their health and employment rather than basic survival.
If this bill becomes law, more individuals struggling with substance use and homelessness will have access to vital housing support for potentially longer durations, especially in the areas most impacted by these challenges. If it doesn't pass, the existing program will expire, potentially leaving many vulnerable individuals without the housing support they need to maintain recovery and exit homelessness, exacerbating existing public health and social issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Recovery Housing Program from 2026 through 2031, extending its operational period.
Ensures the continuation of a program vital for providing housing support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
PROVISION 02
Removes the previous two-year limit on the duration of housing assistance an individual can receive through the program.
Allows for longer-term, more flexible housing support, recognizing that recovery is a complex and often lengthy process.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes states with the greatest need for program funds, based on factors like high unemployment, low labor force participation, high drug overdose deaths, and significant unsheltered homelessness.
Directs resources to the communities and populations most acutely affected by the challenges the program aims to address.
PROVISION 04
Requires funded programs to be 'low-barrier' and to have an expectation that participants will have access to stable housing upon exiting the program.
Promotes accessible and effective housing services that facilitate successful long-term housing stability for individuals in recovery.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that states consult with local continuums of care and public housing agencies to assess needs and plan for individuals' transitions to other housing.
Encourages integrated planning and coordination among housing and recovery service providers, improving outcomes for participants.
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YRS IN OFFICE
14
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 44%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1231
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1231Low- and moderate-income housingHomelessness and emergency shelter
START Housing Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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