Expressing the sense of the Congress that homelessness in America should be eliminated. 2017-07-28 Introduced in House

Expresses the sense of Congress regarding:

  • elimination of homelessness by 2020;
  • expanded funding for the low-income rental housing assistance program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the HOME Investment Partnerships program, the McKinney-Vento homeless assistance program, and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program;
  • substantial additional funding to the National Housing Trust Fund;
  • increased funding for job training and related programs;
  • a federal "housing first" policy linking housing with supportive services for persons with special needs; and
  • permanent housing connected to employment, transportation, and job training programs for American families and individuals.
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