H.R. 7196 · 117th Congress

Flexibility in Addressing Rural Homelessness Act of 2022

Introduced on Mar 24, 2022 by Cynthia Axne (D-IA-3). One cosponsor. Latest action (Jul 20, 2022): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.

Stage
Reported by committee
Introduced
Mar 24, 2022
Cosponsors
1
1 from the other party
Policy area
Housing and Community Development
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. 3Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to expand the authorized activities under the Continuum of Care program to include activities that address barriers to transitioning families in rural areas to permanent housing, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Employment and training programs
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair
  • Rural conditions and development

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jul 20, 2022). Public domain.

Flexibility in Addressing Rural Homelessness Act of 2022

This bill allows grants awarded under the ongoing Continuum of Care program to include grants for projects in rural areas for short-term emergency lodging; repairs to unfit housing for homeless individuals; and staff training, development, and retention.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Cynthia AxneD-IA-3Sponsor

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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History

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  1. Mar 24, 2022Introduced in House
  2. Mar 24, 2022Introduced in House
  3. Mar 24, 2022 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  4. May 17, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 17, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
  6. Jul 20, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-424.
  7. Jul 20, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-424.
  8. Jul 20, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 330.

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