What does Preamble of BLANKET Act do?

This bill proposes to amend subtitle B of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act. The proposed amendment aims to establish supplemental severe weather emergency solutions grants. The bill's purpose is 'to establish supplemental severe weather emergency solutions grants, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of BLANKET Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Building Local Access for Needs in Key Emergency Temperatures Act, also known as the BLANKET Act.

What does FINDINGS. of BLANKET Act do?

This section establishes findings related to severe weather events and their impact on individuals experiencing homelessness. Severe weather events, such as storms, heat waves, and wildfires, pose risks to people experiencing homelessness. Increasing emergency shelter capacity during severe weather is intended to prevent injury, reduce harm, and lessen the burden on medical services. The findings state that targeted federal funding is needed to protect life, prevent illness, and support state and local emergency responses.

What does SUPPLEMENTAL SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANTS. of BLANKET Act do?

This section amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to establish a competitive grant program for supplemental severe weather emergency solutions grants. Eligible entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, can apply for grants to expand and improve emergency shelter capacity during severe weather. Applications must include a description of the population to be served, data demonstrating need, a plan to expand shelter capacity, and a coordination plan with local service providers. The Secretary will consider factors like the degree of need, the entity's capacity, past performance, and expected benefits when awarding grants. Grant funds can be used for temporary shelter expansion, vouchers for alternative shelter, staffing, supplies, and other uses deemed appropriate by the Secretary. Recipients must comply with existing requirements under the McKinney-Vento Act. The Comptroller General will submit a report to Congress evaluating the program's effectiveness within five years of enactment. The legislation authorizes $750,000,000 for the program for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

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BLANKET Act

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Shri Thanedar (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The BLANKET Act establishes a new grant program providing up to $750 million annually from 2027-2029 to expand emergency shelter capacity for individuals experiencing homelessness during severe weather events.
Eligible entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofits, can apply for these grants to fund temporary shelters, vouchers, staffing, and supplies.
The program requires grant recipients to coordinate with local service providers and will be evaluated by the Comptroller General within five years of enactment.

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