Bill · H.R. 2206· House(119-HR-2206)
Prevent Homelessness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Lieu
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Prevent Homelessness Act of 2025 seeks to create the Housing Stabilization Fund. This fund is managed by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development through the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs. The goal is to provide annual grants to continua of care to fund emergency housing assistance programs. These programs are designed to help extremely low-income and very low-income families facing financial hardships. Assistance can cover various needs such as rent, mortgages, utilities, and housing repairs. The act also outlines how these funds are allocated and provides specific rules for eligibility and program requirements.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
The bill provides direct financial assistance to extremely and very low-income families facing crises.
Does this make housing cost less?+8
The bill establishes a fund specifically to provide emergency financial assistance for housing-related obligations.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+8
The act aims to prevent homelessness by providing short-term housing stabilization assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Support for Housing Obligations: The bill allows funds to be used for prospective rent, rental arrears, mortgage payments, and utility payments, which helps prevent people from losing their homes (Section 2(d)).
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Home and Living Improvements: Assistance can be used for housing repairs like fixing roofs, windows, and doors to ensure living conditions are habitable (Section 2(d)(5)).
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Support for Mental and Physical Well-being: Grants can cover costs related to behavioral, emotional, and mental health issues, as well as domestic violence and substance abuse treatment (Section 2(d)(6)).
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Legal and Professional Guidance: The bill provides for costs associated with housing counseling, advice, and legal assistance related to eviction or foreclosure (Section 2(d)(7) and Section 2(d)(8)).
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Increased Stability through Short-term Costs: Funds can be used for practical needs that increase housing stability, such as gas, groceries, automotive repair, and public transportation (Section 2(d)(10)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Limits on Rent Assistance: Assistance for prospective rent is limited to a maximum of 8 months within a 12-month period, which may not be enough for those in long-term crisis (Section 2(d)(1)(A)).
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Limits on Mortgage Assistance: Similar to rent, mortgage assistance is capped at 8 months within a 12-month period (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Strict Income Requirements: Assistance is restricted specifically to extremely low-income and very low-income families, which may exclude those who are struggling but fall just above those specific income thresholds (Section 2(c)(3)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+8Reduces Homelessness+8Improves Poverty Reduction+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+9Good For Women+4Good For Children+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 5/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California