The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Consolidated Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2617), also known as the Omnibus bill, was unveiled earlier today. Lawmakers who serve on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees increased the Homelessness Assistance Grants (HAG) account to $3.63 billion. […]
Author: John Threlkeld
Legislative Update: Homelessness in Congress’ Reconciliation Bill
This week is extremely important for federal legislation and homelessness: it could be the week that the House votes on a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package that includes significant investments in low-income housing and supportive housing services. The House Financial […]
Three Steps to Ensure Robust Funding for HUD’s Homelessness Programs in FY22
COVID-19 has upended the typical funding process Congress undertakes annually. Though historic emergency investments in homelessness have provided relief, the annual appropriations process is still an integral component of federal funding for homelessness and housing programs. With that process starting […]
Establishing a Federal Fund for Homelessness Prevention
It’s well known that an acute financial emergency is often the breaking point that makes someone become homeless. Perhaps it’s a matter of missed rental payments or utility bills. Sometimes it comes in the form of a medical bill or […]
New Legislation Would Allow Tribes to Participate in Continuums of Care
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) households are disproportionately affected by homelessness, and consistently have high rates of homelessness when compared to other racial groups. Although they comprise 1.3 percent of the U.S. population, in certain states, AI can make […]