Policy & Legislation
McKinney-Vento Reauthorization Hearing Set
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act on June 21, 2007. The hearing will focus on S. 1518, which was introduced on May 24, 2007, by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Wayne Allard (R-CO).
S. 1518 would consolidate HUD's three main competitive homeless programs -- Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Plus Care, and Moderate Rehabilitation/Single Room Occupancy -- into one "Community Homeless Assistance Program." The bill would also revise the definition of "chronically homeless" to include families with children.
S. 1518 would authorize $1.8 billion for homeless programs for the 2008 fiscal year. Thirty percent would be allocated to permanent housing for individuals with a disabling condition or families headed by a person with a disabling condition. At least 10% of the funds would be allocated to permanent housing for families with children.
More detailed information can be obtained on the National Low Income Housing Coalition's website.
Contact: Zack Olmstead, (916) 447-0503 x 108 or