Bills · HR 2206
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2206Housing and Community Development
Prevent Homelessness Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it creates a dedicated federal resource to tackle housing instability before it leads to homelessness. If passed, it would provide a new stream of funding for local communities to offer immediate, flexible financial and supportive assistance to people in crisis. This could mean the difference between a family staying in their home or ending up on the streets, by covering crucial costs like a month's rent, a utility bill, or even legal advice to prevent an eviction.
Without this bill, many individuals and families facing temporary financial setbacks might have fewer options for emergency help, potentially leading to increased homelessness rates. It aims to address a critical gap by not just reacting to homelessness after it occurs, but actively working to prevent it for vulnerable populations. By offering a variety of assistance types, including social services and legal aid, it seeks to address the underlying causes of housing instability, not just the financial shortfalls.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Housing Stabilization Fund within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Provides a dedicated federal source for emergency housing assistance to prevent homelessness.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes annual grants from the Fund to local 'continua of care' for emergency housing assistance programs.
Empowers local organizations already working on homelessness to deliver direct and coordinated aid.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that assistance is for extremely low-income and very low-income families unable to meet housing obligations due to financial hardship.
Ensures aid reaches the most vulnerable populations at highest risk of losing their housing.
PROVISION 04
Allows grants to fund a wide range of housing-related costs, including rent, mortgage, utilities, repairs, and security deposits.
Offers comprehensive financial support to stabilize housing situations, addressing various immediate barriers.
PROVISION 05
Permits funding for supportive services such as behavioral health, employment counseling, and legal assistance related to housing.
Addresses underlying social and economic issues that contribute to housing instability, beyond just financial shortfalls.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
11
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2206
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2206Housing and Community Development
Prevent Homelessness Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
3
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