Ensuring Safe Housing for Homeless During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act of 2020

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Bill Number

HR 6890

Introduced

May 15, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Topics

Appropriations Cardiovascular and respiratory health Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Homelessness and emergency shelter Housing and Community Development Housing and community development funding Infectious and parasitic diseases

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Ensuring Safe Housing for Homeless During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act of 2020

This bill allows homeless assistance grants provided in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic to be used to rent hotel or motel rooms even when an emergency shelter is available.

Actions

May 15, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 15, 2020

Introduced in House

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