What does Preamble of Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006. It also seeks to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937. The stated purpose is to allow for housing assistance to certain individuals enrolled as students at an institution of higher education.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act

What does REMOVAL OF PROHIBITION ON HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS. of Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act do?

This section amends Section 327(a) of the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006. Paragraph (1) of Section 327(a) is struck. Paragraphs (2) through (6) of Section 327(a) are redesignated as paragraphs (1) through (5), respectively.

What does WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS. of Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act do?

The Secretary may waive requirements for tenant-based assistance for certain students. Eligible students are those enrolled in an institution of higher education, living in on-campus housing, and are in foster care or emancipated minors. Assistance received through the waiver is not considered income for federal student financial assistance or other programs.

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Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act

Last updated: 6/12/2025 · Introduced: 6/12/2025

Author: Greg Landsman (D-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill removes the prohibition on providing housing assistance to students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
It allows the Secretary to waive requirements for tenant-based assistance for certain students, including those in foster care or emancipated minors living in on-campus housing.
Assistance received through this waiver will not be considered income for federal student financial assistance or other programs.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6753(In Committee)Official page

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