House Bill 3272
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 13, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3272
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Services for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to design national strategies and implement programs to address chronic homelessness.
The bill further requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for
- permanent supportive-housing services;
- mental health services;
- substance use disorder treatment;
- integrated, coordinated treatment for co-occurring disorders;
- health education;
- services designed to help individuals and families make progress toward self-sufficiency; and
- other supportive services that promote an end to chronic homelessness.
Priority for grants is given to applicants that target services to individuals and families who have experienced more homelessness, use more public emergency-care services, or have a history with the criminal justice system.
June 13, 2019
06/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/13/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/13/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E770)
06/13/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:08 PM