This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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Likely to pass
This bill has support from both Democrats and Republicans, which makes it much more likely to pass. It deals with a non-controversial administrative update to a council that helps veterans and families.
How we got here
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 735 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This bill would make the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness a permanent part of the government. Currently, the council has an expiration date and must be renewed by Congress every few years to keep operating.
The council is a group that helps 19 different federal agencies work together to help people without homes. It makes sure that departments like Housing, Health, and Veterans Affairs are following the same plan and not wasting money.
The bill also changes how the council is funded. Instead of a set dollar amount from many years ago, it allows Congress to provide whatever amount of money is needed to do the job each year.
Supporters say this change will give the council more stability. Because they will not have to worry about being shut down, they can focus on long-term goals like ending veteran homelessness and helping families find stable housing.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 11, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Bill NumberS 965
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1666)
