What does Preamble of Housing Vouchers Fairness Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To authorize the appropriation of $2,000,000,000 for rental vouchers for high population areas, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Housing Vouchers Fairness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Housing Vouchers Fairness Act.

What does RENTAL VOUCHERS FOR HIGH GROWTH POPULATION AREAS. of Housing Vouchers Fairness Act do?

This section amends Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. It establishes a process for the Secretary to provide additional tenant-based assistance to eligible public housing agencies. Assistance is based on population size, unmet housing affordability needs, and historical shortfalls due to voucher formula allocations. An eligible public housing agency must serve an area with a population exceeding 100,000 and be among the 25 areas with the highest population growth between 2012 and 2022. The section authorizes $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 to carry out this paragraph, with funds available for renewals until expended.

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Housing Vouchers Fairness Act

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Dina Titus (D-NV)

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The bill provides additional rental assistance to public housing agencies in high-growth areas with populations exceeding 100,000 and significant housing affordability needs.
It establishes eligibility criteria based on population size, growth rate between 2012 and 2022, and historical voucher shortfalls.
The bill authorizes $2 billion for fiscal year 2025 to fund this assistance, with funds available for renewals until expended.

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