[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 189 (Friday, November 30, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1589]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                NEW FUNDS FOR FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 30, 2018

  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for receiving a nearly 
$500,000 federal grant for housing vouchers under HUD's Family 
Unification Program.
  These funds will help young people from Central Ohio who are at-risk 
of homelessness obtain affordable housing.
  Last year, I was proud to spearhead the bipartisan effort calling on 
my colleagues to include $20 million for the Family Unification Program 
in the transportation and housing appropriations bill, which was 
ultimately included in the government funding bill Congress passed 
earlier this year.
  Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought for the housing needs 
of our Nation's most vulnerable populations, especially those 
transitioning from foster-care into adulthood and I am pleased to see 
federal funds designated to end youth homelessness being put to use in 
the Third Congressional District of Ohio.

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