[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 19, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H5768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            PASSAGE OF HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT

  (Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased that Senate bill 
S. 896 included the first major reauthorization of the McKinney-Vento 
homelessness bill. I have worked diligently on this bill with 
Representative Waters for over a year, particularly on provisions that 
would expand the definition of homelessness and give agencies more 
flexibility so that they could assist folks who are at risk of becoming 
homeless within 14 days.
  I want to thank Congresswoman Waters, Congressman Frank for their 
leadership, also to thank Representative Biggert, Representative Jeff 
Davis and Representative Andre Carson.
  Too many families in today's recession are just one paycheck away 
from making their rent, and we have seen hundreds of thousands of 
foreclosures, many more expected this year. These families are also at 
grave risk of becoming homeless.
  This provision also will serve victims of domestic violence trying to 
flee their abusers. It will allow families to seek emergency shelter 
due to the imminent loss of their housing. It gives local homeless 
agencies greater resources and flexibility.

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