S32-118

Introduced

To increase the number of landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 24, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides definitions In this Act— the term Housing Choice Voucher program means the tenant-based assistance program under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C, creates findings Congress finds the following: The Housing Choice Voucher program is the Federal Government's largest program helping low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to afford decent, and creates incentivizing landlord participation in Housing Choice Voucher program Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, appropriations, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Veterans, Housing, Environment, and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides definitions In this Act— the term Housing Choice Voucher program means the tenant-based assistance program under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.
  • Creates findings Congress finds the following: The Housing Choice Voucher program is the Federal Government's largest program helping low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to afford decent...
  • Creates incentivizing landlord participation in Housing Choice Voucher program Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.
  • Provides tribal HUD–VASH authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for the Tribal...
  • Creates housing quality standards Section 8(o)(8) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides definitions In this Act— the term Housing Choice Voucher program means the tenant-based assistance program under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C, creates findings Congress finds the following: The Housing Choice Voucher program is the Federal Government's largest program helping low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to afford decent, and creates incentivizing landlord participation in Housing Choice Voucher program Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

Veterans, Housing, Environment, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill provides definitions In this Act— the term Housing Choice Voucher program means the tenant-based assistance program under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C, creates findings Congress finds the following: The Housing Choice Voucher program is the Federal Government's largest program helping low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to afford decent, and creates incentivizing landlord participation in Housing Choice Voucher program Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

Veterans Housing Environment Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
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Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill:
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Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , , , , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 24, 2023

Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Warnock, Ms. Smith, …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Veterans Housing Environment Civil Rights

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