PATH Act
Sen. Britt Introduces PATH Act to Allow Work Requirements for Public Housing Residents
The PATH Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While this bill has support from some Republicans, work requirements for housing are highly controversial and usually face strong opposition from Democrats in the Senate.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Renters who receive federal housing assistance and are not exempt would face new work or job-training requirements. Those who meet the requirements or are exempt would see no change, but those who struggle to comply and do not qualify for hardship exceptions risk losing their rental assistance and potentially their homes.
Programs
Disabilities
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PATH Act
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