Bill · H.R. 5618· House(119-HR-5618)
Housing PLUS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Barr
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Housing PLUS Act of 2025'', focuses on the Continuum of Care program under the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. It aims to change how funds are distributed by preventing the Secretary from restricting grants to entities that require certain conditions for assistance. This includes requirements for supportive services like job training or addiction treatment, or prerequisites such as sobriety. Additionally, the bill protects the ability of faith-based organizations to receive these funds. It also mandates that at least 50 percent of the funds be used by entities providing or offering access to wraparound services. Finally, it establishes accountability measures through required reports to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary from restricting grants to faith-based organizations.
Does this make housing cost less?+3
The bill ensures funding for the Continuum of Care program by allowing entities to require specific service prerequisites.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+3
The bill supports the Continuum of Care program which is a primary mechanism for addressing homelessness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Wraparound Services: The bill requires that at least 50 percent of the funds be used by those providing or offering access to wraparound services (Section 2, subsection b). This ensures a significant portion of the funding goes toward comprehensive support.
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Protection of Program Requirements: The Secretary is prohibited from limiting grants to entities that require supportive services like counseling, job training, or addiction treatment (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1). This allows programs to continue requiring these services for those they serve.
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Flexibility for Occupancy Prerequisites: The bill prevents the Secretary from restricting awards to entities that require certain prerequisites for occupancy or assistance, such as sobriety or a lack of drug use (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
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Support for Faith-Based Organizations: The Secretary is prohibited from restricting grant awards to faith-based organizations (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 3).
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Increased Oversight: The Secretary must submit a written certification and a report to specific House and Senate committees to ensure compliance with the new rules (Section 2, subsection c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Religious Freedom+5Improves Affordable Housing+3Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Urban Residents+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike FloodRepublican · Nebraska
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan