Bill Summary
This bill, titled the "Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19," authorizes additional appropriations for public housing operations and tenant-based rental assistance for the fiscal year 2020. The bill allocates $5 billion for the Public Housing Operating Fund and $3.5 billion for tenant-based rental assistance, with a portion of these funds available for administrative fees. Additionally, any waivers or alternate requirements made under the CARES Act will also apply to these funds.
Possible Impacts
1. The additional funding for public housing and tenant-based rental assistance could provide much-needed financial support for low-income individuals and families who are struggling to afford housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This could help prevent homelessness and provide stability for those who are already living in public housing or receiving rental assistance.
2. The specific allocation of funds for administrative fees under section 8(q) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 could impact the staffing and resources available at public housing agencies, potentially affecting the quality and timeliness of services provided to residents.
3. The applicability of waivers and alternative requirements made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development could potentially impact the eligibility and access to housing assistance for certain individuals or families, depending on the specific waivers or requirements that are in place. This could potentially have a disproportionate effect on marginalized communities or individuals with specific needs.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6859 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6859
To authorize supplemental appropriations for public housing operations
and tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 13, 2020
Ms. Velazquez (for herself and Ms. Waters) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services
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A BILL
To authorize supplemental appropriations for public housing operations
and tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Public Housing and Section 8
Operational Response Act for COVID-19''.
SEC. 2. FUNDING FOR PUBLIC HOUSING AND TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
(a) Public Housing Operating Fund.--There is authorized to be
appropriated for an additional amount for fiscal year 2020 for the
Public Housing Operating Fund under section 9(e) of the United States
Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437g(e)) $5,000,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2021.
(b) Tenant-Based Section 8 Rental Assistance.--There is authorized
to be appropriated for an additional amount for fiscal year 2020 for
the tenant-based rental assistance under section 8(o) of the United
States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)) $3,500,000,000, to
remain available until September 30, 2021, of which not more than
$500,000,000 may be used for administrative fees under section 8(q) of
such Act (42 U.S.C. 1437f(q)).
(c) Applicability of Waivers.--Any waiver or alternative
requirement made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
pursuant to the heading ``Tenant-Based Rental Assistance'' or ``Public
Housing Operating Fund'' in title XII of division B of the CARES Act
(Public Law 116-136) shall apply with respect to amounts made available
pursuant to this section.
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