H.R. 9934

Housing BOOM Act

Sponsor: Lateefah Simon · 0 cosponsors

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Introduced Jul 23
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Introduced Jul 23
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Jul 23)

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Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents

Sec. 2. Definitions

I Boosting the Housing Supply

Sec. 101. Increase in State housing credit ceiling

Sec. 102. Middle-income housing construction loan fund

Sec. 103. Workforce housing block grant program

Sec. 104. Housing accelerator program

Sec. 105. Increased funding for the community development block grant program

Sec. 106. Increased funding for the HOME Investments Partnership program

Sec. 107. Disaster recovery assistance and climate resiliency grants

Sec. 108. Increased funding for USDA rural development housing programs

Sec. 109. Increased funding for Indian housing block grants

Sec. 110. Increased funding for supportive housing for the elderly

Sec. 111. Increased funding for supportive housing for persons with disabilities

Sec. 112. Increased funding for housing opportunities for persons with AIDS program

Sec. 113. Grants for converting structures for use as emergency shelters and housing for homeless persons and families

Sec. 114. Grants for converting State and local government buildings into affordable housing

II Combating Homelessness

Sec. 201. Increased funding for homelessness assistance and supportive services

Sec. 202. SAMHSA Center for Unhoused Individuals and dedicated grant funding for behavioral health services

III Providing Tenant Support

Sec. 301. Increased funding for tenant-based rental assistance

Sec. 302. Grants for housing assistance and navigation services

Sec. 303. Office of Eviction Prevention and providing grant funding to support at-risk tenants

IV Ensuring Fair Housing

Sec. 401. Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation

Sec. 402. HUD Language Access Plan

Not later than 180 days after the date of inauguration of a President, the Secretary shall release a comprehensive Language Access Plan, which shall—

(1) include plans to improve access to Federal housing programs, services, and resources for individuals with limited English proficiency;

(2) focus on translation services, digital and technological enhancements, community outreach and engagement, and enhanced data collection and reporting;

(3) include an estimate for funding to carry out the activities under paragraphs (1) and (2); and

(4) provide for training for employees of the Department to ensure compliance with the Language Access Plan.