Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct a study on work requirements in public housing. The study will examine the effects of these requirements on both public housing agencies and the families who participate in them, focusing on outcomes like homelessness, poverty, and job attainment. The goal is to assess the short-, medium-, and long-term impacts of these policies.
Key provisions
- HUD Secretary will conduct a study on work requirements in public housing.
- The study will focus on public housing agencies participating in the Moving to Work demonstration program.
- The study will evaluate the impact of work requirements on program participants and agencies.
- The study must include both quantitative and qualitative data, including interviews.
- The Secretary will submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
Who is affected
- Public Housing Agencies
- Low-income families receiving HUD assistance
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study of existing work requirements, rather than establishing new ones.
- It specifically targets public housing agencies involved in the Moving to Work program.
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