H.R. 7716 · 117th Congress
Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Madeleine Dean
- Introduced
- 2022-05-11
- Latest action
- 2022-05-17 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to improve coordination of health care and homelessness services for individuals who are homeless, have significant behavioral health issues (e.g., substance use disorders), and voluntarily seek assistance. Entities eligible for these grants include local and tribal governments, public housing agencies that administer housing choice vouchers, and certain nonprofits.