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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6403

Congress Proposes Expanding Housing Help to Thousands of Homeless Children and Families

Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill changes the rules so that children and families who are considered homeless by any government program—like Head Start or school programs—can automatically qualify for housing help from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • It gives local communities more power to decide how to spend their homeless assistance money based on their own needs, rather than following a "one-size-fits-all" plan from the federal government.
  • The plan requires the government to be more open about its data by posting yearly reports online that show exactly how many women, children, and young adults are struggling with homelessness across the country.
  • It adds new support for homeless youth, such as helping them get transportation to jobs, doctor appointments, and childcare, while also making it easier for them to apply for financial aid for college.
  • The bill specifically includes victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, ensuring they can get into safe housing quickly if their current living situation is dangerous.
HousingEducationCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 3, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Dec 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 1667Identical bill

Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025

May 7 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 6403
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(5)
D: 5

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