DASH Act: Expanding Affordable Housing and Homelessness Support
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While housing is a major concern for voters, the bill's massive spending and the controversial penalties for state highway funds face significant opposition in a divided legislature.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The program requires outreach that considers gender identity and sexual orientation when identifying eligible recipients and collects this demographic data. This is meant to ensure LGBTQ people, who are overrepresented among homeless youth, are reached respectfully.
“take into consideration demographic information of the eligible recipients, including the age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and disability status of each such recipient”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate
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The reintroduced DASH Act proposes a $15,000 refundable tax credit for first-time homebuyers, covering up to 20% of a home's price. Unlike previous versions, this credit is advanceable at the time of purchase, helping families bridge the down payment gap as home prices continue to rise.
The Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act uses the tax code and federal spending to expand affordable housing. Key provisions include a new middle-income housing tax credit and an expansion of Housing Choice Vouchers to house everyone experiencing homelessness within five years.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
DASH Act
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