Bill · S. 5405· Senate(119-S-5405)
Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2026 creates a new housing choice voucher program aimed at helping families with young children or families expecting a child. It authorizes the Secretary to provide competitive assistance to public housing agencies for incremental vouchers and mobility-related services from fiscal years 2027 through 2032. Eligible families include those that are homeless, unstably housed, living in concentrated poverty, or at risk of displacement from opportunity areas. Participating public housing agencies must offer mobility-related services to help families move to opportunity areas with access to high-performing schools or quality childcare, though families are not required to use these services to get a voucher. The bill also details rules for voucher turnover, the reallocation of unobligated funds, and agency selection preferences.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would children be better off under this?+8
The program specifically targets families with young children under six or expecting a child, improving their living conditions and access to high-performing schools.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Low-income households experiencing homelessness or concentrated poverty receive dedicated housing support and mobility assistance.
Does this make housing cost less?+8
The bill creates a new housing choice voucher program specifically designed to assist homeless and unstably housed families with young children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Assistance for Vulnerable Families: Under Section 2, adding subsection (23)(A)(iii), eligible families who are homeless, unstably housed, living in concentrated poverty, or facing displacement can receive housing support if they have a child under six or are welcoming a child soon. This directly helps families secure stable housing.
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Support Services for Better Opportunities: Under Section 2, adding subsection (23)(C)(i), public housing agencies must offer mobility-related services to help families move to opportunity areas that provide access to high-performing schools or high-quality childcare and early education. This can improve life outcomes for poor children.
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Voluntary Participation in Services: Under Section 2, adding subsection (23)(C)(i)(II), public housing agencies cannot require an eligible family to participate in mobility-related services as a condition of receiving a voucher. This ensures families have housing choices without being forced into specific programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risk of Reallocation and Funding Delays: Under Section 2, adding subsection (23)(D)(ii), if a public housing agency fails to obligate assistance within a reasonable period, the Secretary may recapture and reallocate the funds. This could create administrative pressures or potential disruptions for agencies trying to serve families in their local communities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Women+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+8Reduces Homelessness+8Improves Poverty Reduction+7Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Childcare Affordability+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana