,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #cafj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #bi1 #bjag,ms4 ,maxine ,waters of ,california 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,ellison1 ,mr4 ,lynch1 ,mr4 ,vargas1 ,mr4 ,heck1 ,ms4 ,velzquez1 ,ms4 ,moore1 and ,mr4 ,al ,green of ,texas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,financial ,services ,a ,,bill ,to transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty by reforming the public housing demolition and disposition rules to require one-for-one replacement and tenant protections1 and to provide public housing agencies with additional resources and flexibility to preserve public housing units1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,public ,housing ,tenant ,protection and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title and table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,findings and purposes4 ,title ,i--,public ,housing ,one-for-,one ,replacement and ,tenant ,protection ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,demolition and disposition of public housing4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,authority to convert public housing to vouchers4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,required conversion of distressed public housing to tenant-based assistance4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,limitation of public housing dwelling units4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,regulations4 ,title ,,ii--,public ,housing ,preservation and ,rehabilitation ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,authorizations of appropriations for ,capital and ,operating ,funds4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,leveraging of other assistance4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,capital ,fund flexibility4 ,title ,,iii--,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative ,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,grant authority4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,eligible entities4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,eligible neighborhoods4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,authorized activities4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,submission and selection of transformation plans4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,right of residents to return2 relocation4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,one-for-one replacement of public and assisted housing dwelling units4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,other program requirements4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,demolition and disposition4 ,sec4 #caa4 ,phase-specific underwriting4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,administration by other entities4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,withdrawal of funding4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,annual report2 public availability of grant information4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,funding4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,regulations4 ,title ,,iv--,pilot ,program to ,train ,public ,housing ,residents to ,provide ,home-,based ,health ,services ,sec4 #dja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,pilot grant program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services4 #b4 ,findings and purposes 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 public housing is a critical public asset that has served an important role on the continuum of affordable housing since the #aicjs1 and is integral to our ,nation's social safety net1 providing housing for #a4b million families2 7#b7 the public housing program serves a population of hard-to-house people who face challenges that often make it impossible for them to obtain adequate and affordable housing in the private market2 7#c7 public housing has been plagued by chronic underfunding1 resulting in a backlog of capital needs of over #bf billion1 a large amount of severely distressed public housing concentrated in neighborhoods of extreme poverty1 and resident families facing deteriorating living conditions2 7#d7 as a result of this disinvestment1 the program has lost thousands of units due to demolition and disposition as well as due to previous revitalization programs' failure to require one-for-one replacement1 and many more units are at risk of being lost2 and 7#e7 a holistic approach is now needed to fully support the revitalization of public housing1 including efforts to stop the loss of public housing units through full-funding1 one-for-one replacement of units and robust tenant protections during the revitalization process1 and the creation of the financial tools necessary to transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty into communities that will improve the quality of life of current and future residents4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty by revitalizing severely distressed public housing while improving access to economic opportunities and investing and leveraging investments in supportive services1 education programs1 public assets1 public transportation1 and improved access to jobs2 7#b7 to require the one-for-one replacement of public and assisted housing dwelling units that are demolished or disposed of2 7#c7 to provide for increased tenant protections through the revitalization process2 7#d7 to ensure that current residents benefit from transformation by preserving affordable housing in the neighborhood and1 to the maximum extent possible1 providing residents the choice to stay in their communities or move to affordable housing in another neighborhood of opportunity2 7#e7 to protect public housing as a critical public asset2 7#f7 to restore robust funding for the public housing program2 and 7#g7 to support public housing residents through job training to provide for increased earnings and positive life outcomes4 ,i ,public ,housing ,one-for-,one ,replacement and ,tenant ,protection #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,public ,housing ,one-for-,one ,replacement and ,tenant ,protection ,act of #bjag4 #ajb4 ,demolition and disposition of public housing 7a7 ,amendments to section #ah ,section #ah of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgp7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7h7 as subsections 7b7 through 7i71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 the following new subsection3 7a7 ,applicability ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 this section shall apply to-- 7#a7 demolition1 disposition1 or demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc of any public housing unit2 and 7#b7 the taking of public housing units1 directly or indirectly1 through the use of eminent domain4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 by striking if the public housing agency certifies and inserting only if the ,secretary determines that2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 by striking low-income housing and inserting housing for low-income1 very-low income1 and extremely low-income families consistent with the needs identified pursuant to section #e;,a7d77#a7 in the public housing agency plan for the agency and with targeting requirements under section #af7;a7 for public housing2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7,f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 that the public housing agency has obtained from each resident information pursuant to subsection 7f77#c77;,b7 and has established a replacement housing preference for each such resident4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 the application does not provide for the active involvement and participation of1 and consultation with1 residents1 resident advisory boards1 and resident councils of the public housing development that is subject to the application during the planning and implementation of the plan for demolition1 relocation1 and replacement of the units2 7#d7 the proposed relocation1 demolition1 disposition1 demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc1 or the provision of replacement housing will not be carried out in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing1 as described in section #hjh7;e7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh7;e771 or that the measures proposed by the public housing agency to mitigate potential adverse impacts of the proposed relocation1 demolition1 disposition1 demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc1 or the provision of replacement housing on persons protected by section #hjd of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd71 are clearly insufficient or inappropriate2 or 7#e7 the proposed plan for relocation1 demolition1 disposition1 demolition or disposition or both subsequent to conversion pursuant to section #bb or #cc1 or the provision of replacement housing does not-- 7,a7 comply with the requirements of subsection 7e7 of this section2 7,b7 include such certifications as the ,secretary shall require of compliance with the requirements of subsection 7f77#c72 or 7,c7 include a relocation plan that meets the requirements of subsection 7h77#b74 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7e7 ,replacement units 7#a7 ,requirement to replace or maintain each unit 7,a7 ,replacement ,except for demolition pursuant to subsection 7g7 or as provided in paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 each public housing dwelling unit that undergoes demolition1 disposition1 or demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc1 or that is the subject of a taking1 directly or indirectly1 through the use of eminent domain1 after the date of the enactment of the ,public ,housing ,tenant ,protection and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjag1 shall be replaced with a newly constructed1 rehabilitated1 acquired1 or converted rental unit that complies with all of the requirements of this subsection4 7,b7 ,requirements applicable to replacement units ,such replacement or converted units shall be subject to the same requirements regarding eligibility for occupancy 7including income eligibility71 tenant contribution toward rent 7including tenant authority to select rental payment determination method71 eviction protections and procedures1 and affordability restrictions that are applicable to public housing dwelling units4 ,such requirements shall not terminate unless units are replaced with a comparable number of units that are subject to the same requirements4 7,c7 ,tenant protection vouchers to replace demolished1 disposed of1 or converted units on one-for-one basis ,subject only to the availability of amounts provided in appropriation ,acts1 the ,secretary shall provide replacement vouchers for rental assistance under section #h for all dwelling units in projects that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to this section or converted pursuant to section #bb or #cc4 7,d7 ,inapplicability of certain project-based voucher requirements ,subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicf 7relating to percentage limitation and income mixing requirement of project-based assistance7 shall not apply with respect to vouchers used to comply with the requirements of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 may be waived by the ,secretary with respect to up to #aj percent of the total number of public housing units owned by a public housing agency in any #aj-year period1 if-- 7,a7 a judgment1 consent decree1 or other order of a court limits the ability of the applicant to comply with such requirements2 or 7,b7 the public housing agency demonstrates that there is an excess supply of affordable rental housing in areas of low poverty and provides data showing that1 in the area surrounding the project or projects in which such units are located-- 7i7 at least #ij percent of vouchers issued under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg over the last #bd months to comparable families were successfully used to lease a dwelling unit within #abj days of issuance or1 if a sufficient number of comparable families have not received vouchers1 an alternative measure1 as the ,secretary shall design1 is met2 7ii7 existing voucher holders are widely dispersed geographically in areas of low poverty with access to public transportation1 education1 and other amenities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 among the available private rental housing stock2 and 7iii7 the applicant provides a market analysis demonstrating that-- 7,i7 there is a relatively high vacancy rate among units that would meet or exceed housing quality standards1 as determined by the ,secretary1 within the market area with rent and utility costs not exceeding the applicable payment standard under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o772 and 7,,ii7 such high vacancy rate within the market area is expected to continue for the next #e years or longer4 7#c7 ,continuation of use restrictions ,in the event of a foreclosure or bankruptcy of an owner of such a property1 notwithstanding any other provision of ,state or ,federal law1 such property shall remain subject to the requirements of any project-based rental assistance contract in existence at the time of the foreclosure or bankruptcy1 the lease between the prior owner and tenants assisted under such contract1 and any use agreement in effect immediately before the foreclosure or bankruptcy filing1 and a successor in interest in such property shall assume such contract1 extensions1 leases1 and use agreement obligations1 provided that the ,secretary may modify this requirement if the ,secretary determines that the converted units are not physically viable4 7#d7 ,other requirements ,admission to1 administration of1 and eviction from replacement housing units that are not public housing dwelling units shall be subject to the following provisions to the same extent as public housing dwelling units3 7,a7 ,section #egh of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acffc2 relating to ineligibility of dangerous sex offenders74 7,b7 ,section #af7;f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgn7f72 relating to ineligibility of certain drug offenders74 7,c7 ,sections #bj and #ba of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgr1 #adcgs2 relating to resident management74 7,d7 ,section #be of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgw2 relating to transfer of management at request of residents74 7,e7 ,section #f7k7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d7k72 relating to administrative grievance procedure74 7,f7 ,section #f7;f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d7f72 relating to housing quality requirements74 7,g7 ,part #ifd of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to tenant participation and opportunities74 7#e7 ,retention of rights ,tenants occupying a replacement housing unit shall have all rights provided to tenants of public housing under this ,act4 7#f7 ,size 7,a7 ,in general ,replacement units shall be of comparable size1 unless a market analysis shows a need for other sized units1 in which case such need shall be addressed4 7,b7 ,bedrooms ,the number of bedrooms within each replacement unit shall be sufficient to serve families displaced as a result of the demolition or disposition4 7#g7 ,location on site and in neighborhood 7,a7 ,on-site requirement relating to demolition ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 at least one-third of all replacement units for public housing units demolished shall be public housing units constructed on the original public housing location1 unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 construction on such location would result in the violation of a consent decree2 or 7ii7 the land on which the public housing is located is environmentally unsafe or geologically unstable4 7,b7 ,tenant choice ,a public housing agency shall ensure that1 in providing replacement units pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 sufficient units are provided on the original location of any public housing demolished or in the same neighborhood of the public housing dwelling units being replaced to accommodate all tenants residing in the units demolished or disposed of at the time of such demolition or disposition who elect to remain in such location or neighborhood4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follow through ,nothing and inserting the following3 7f7 ,treatment of occupancy 7#a7 ,consolidation of occupancy within or among buildings ,nothing 2 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 except that1 a public housing agency submitting an application for demolition or disposition pursuant to this section may not consolidate any units during the period that begins upon submission of such application and ends upon approval of the application by the ,secretary1 except in cases of an imminent and substantial threat to health or safety2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,determination of occupancy ,for purposes of this subsection1 the number of public housing residents residing in a development shall be determined as of the date the initial public housing agency plan or a proposed amendment thereto indicating an intent to apply for a demolition application pursuant to subsection 7b7 of this section is or should have been presented to the resident advisory board for consideration1 or in the case of a demolition application due to a natural disaster1 on the date of the natural disaster4 7#c7 ,resident preferences ,a public housing agency shall1 not later than #ij days before submitting an application to the ,secretary for demolition1 disposition1 or demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc-- 7,a7 meet with and inform in writing all residents who occupied a public housing unit on the date determined in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection of-- 7i7 the public housing agency's intent to submit an application for demolition1 disposition1 or both2 7ii7 their right to return and relocation housing options2 and 7iii7 all planned replacement housing units2 and 7,b7 solicit from each resident information regarding the resident's desire to return to the replacement housing units constructed upon the original public housing location or in the same neighborhood1 interest in moving to other neighborhoods or communities1 or interest in retaining a voucher for rental assistance4 2 7#g7 by striking subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7h7 ,relocation1 notice1 application for vouchers1 and data ,in the case of all relocation activities resulting from1 or that will result from1 demolition1 disposition1 or demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc of this ,act1 of public housing dwelling units3 7#a7 ,uniform ,relocation and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,act ,the ,uniform ,relocation and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 shall apply4 ,to the extent the provisions of this subsection and such ,act conflict1 the provisions that provide greater protection to residents displaced by the demolition1 disposition1 or demolition and disposition1 shall apply4 7#b7 ,relocation plan ,the public housing agency shall submit to the ,secretary1 together with the application for demolition or disposition1 a relocation plan providing for the relocation of residents occupying the public housing for which the demolition or disposition application is proposed1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a statement of the estimated number of vouchers for rental assistance under section #h that will be needed for such relocation2 7,b7 identification of the location of the replacement dwelling units that will be made available for permanent occupancy2 and 7,c7 a statement of whether any temporary1 off-site relocation of any residents is necessary and a description of the plans for such relocation4 7#c7 ,notice upon approval of application ,within a reasonable time after notice to the public housing agency of the approval of an application for demolition or disposition1 the public housing agency shall provide notice in writing1 in plain and non-technical language1 to the residents of the public housing subject to the approved application that-- 7,a7 states that the application has been approved2 7,b7 describes the process involved to relocate the residents1 including a statement that the residents may not be relocated until the conditions set forth in paragraph 7#aj7 have been met2 7,c7 provides information regarding relocation options2 7,d7 advises residents of the availability of relocation counseling as required in paragraph 7#h72 and 7,e7 provides information on the location of tenant-based vouchers issued by the agency4 7#d7 ,notice before relocation ,except in cases of a substantial and imminent threat to health or safety1 not later than #ij days before the date on which residents will be relocated1 the public housing agency shall provide notice in writing1 in plain and non-technical language1 to each family residing in a public housing project that is subject to an approved demolition or disposition application1 and in accordance with such guidelines as the ,secretary may issue governing such notifications1 that-- 7,a7 the public housing project will be demolished or disposed of2 7,b7 the demolition of the building in which the family resides will not commence until each resident of the building is relocated2 and 7,c7 if temporary1 off-site relocation is necessary1 each family displaced by such action shall be offered comparable housing-- 7i7 that meets housing quality standards2 7ii7 that is located in an area that is generally not less desirable than the location of the displaced family's housing1 which shall include at least one unit located in an area of low poverty and one unit located within the neighborhood of the original public housing site2 7iii7 that is identified and available to the family2 and 7iv7 which shall include-- 7,i7 tenant-based assistance1 except that the requirement under this subparagraph regarding offering of comparable housing shall be fulfilled by use of tenant-based assistance only upon the relocation of the family into such housing2 7,,ii7 project-based assistance2 7,,iii7 occupancy in a unit operated or assisted by the public housing agency at a rental rate paid by the family that is comparable to the rental rate applicable to the unit from which the family is relocated2 and 7,,iv7 other comparable housing4 7#e7 ,search period ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of a household that is provided tenant-based assistance for relocation of the household under this section1 the period during which the household may lease a dwelling unit using such assistance shall not be shorter in duration than the #aej-;day period that begins at the time a comparable replacement unit is made available to the family4 ,if the household is unable to lease a dwelling unit using such assistance during such period1 the public housing agency shall extend the period during which the household may lease a dwelling unit using such assistance1 or at the tenant's request1 shall provide the tenant with the next available comparable public housing unit or comparable housing unit for which project-based assistance is provided4 7#f7 ,payment of relocation expenses ,the public housing agency shall provide for the payment of the actual and reasonable relocation expenses1 including security deposits1 of each resident to be displaced and any other relocation expenses as are required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj4 7#g7 ,comparable housing ,the public housing agency shall ensure that each displaced resident is offered comparable housing in accordance with the notice under paragraph 7#d74 7#h7 ,comprehensive relocation counseling ,the public housing agency shall provide all advisory programs and services as required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj and counseling for residents who are displaced that shall fully inform residents to be displaced of all relocation options1 which may include relocating to housing in a neighborhood with a lower concentration of poverty than their current residence1 a neighborhood where relocation will not increase racial segregation1 or remaining in the current neighborhood4 ,such counseling shall also include providing school options for children and comprehensive housing search assistance for household that receive a voucher for tenant-based assistance4 7#i7 ,timing of demolition or disposition ,the public housing agency shall not commence demolition or complete disposition of a building subject to the approved application until all residents residing in the building are relocated4 7#aj7 ,affirmative furtherance of fair housing ,the public housing agency shall have obtained data regarding1 and analyzed the potential impact of1 the proposed demolition or disposition and relocation on persons protected by section #hjd of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd71 including the tenants residing in the public housing project1 occupants of the surrounding neighborhood1 and neighborhoods into which project tenants are likely to be relocated1 and persons on the agency's waiting list1 has described in the application for demolition or disposition actions that the public housing agency has taken or will take to mitigate those adverse impacts1 and has certified in the public housing agency plan for the agency1 with supporting information1 that the proposed demolition or disposition1 relocation1 or replacement housing will be carried out in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing1 as described in section #hjh7;e7 of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh7;e774 7#aa7 ,timing of relocation ,the public housing agency shall not commence relocation prior to approval by the ,secretary of the application for demolition or disposition1 except in the case of a substantial and imminent threat to health or safety4 7#ab7 ,application for vouchers ,the public housing agency shall submit to the ,secretary an application for vouchers consistent with the obligations in subsection 7e7 7relating to replacement units7 and the relocation obligations of this subsection at the same time that the agency submits the application for demolition or disposition4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection71 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,right of return 7#a7 ,right ,any person who1 on the date determined in accordance with subsection 7f77#b71 occupies a public housing unit that is the subject of an application for demolition1 disposition1 or demolition or disposition or both subsequent to conversion pursuant to section #bb or #cc1 and whose tenancy or right of occupancy has not been validly terminated pursuant to section #f or #h7o71 shall be eligible to occupy a replacement federally assisted housing unit or voucher4 7#b7 ,requirement to allow return ,a public housing agency or any other manager of replacement housing units shall not1 through the application of any additional eligibility1 screening1 occupancy1 or other policy or practice1 prevent any person otherwise eligible under paragraph 7#a7 from occupying a replacement housing unit4 ,such replacement dwelling unit shall be made available to each household displaced as a result of a demolition1 disposition1 or demolition or disposition or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc before any replacement dwelling unit is made available to any other eligible household4 7k7 ,enforcement ,any affected person shall have the right to enforce this section pursuant to section #aigi of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc74 ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the rights and remedies available under ,state or local law to any affected person4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect upon the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to any demolition1 disposition1 or demolition and disposition1 or both pursuant to conversion under section #bb or #cc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgt1 #adcgz-#e7 that is approved by the ,secretary after such date of the enactment4 #ajc4 ,authority to convert public housing to vouchers ,section #bb of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgt7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require a public housing agency to provide to the ,secretary or to public housing residents such information as the ,secretary considers to be necessary for the administration of this section4 7#b7 ,applicability of section #ah ,section #ah shall apply to the subsequent demolition or disposition of public housing dwelling units removed from the inventory of the public housing agency pursuant to this section4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#e71 by striking section #ah7;a77#e7 and inserting section #ah7;b77#e74 #ajd4 ,required conversion of distressed public housing to tenant-based assistance ,section #cc7;h77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#e7;h77#b77 is amended by striking shall not apply to the demolition of public housing projects and inserting shall apply to the subsequent demolition or disposition of public housing dwelling units4 #aje4 ,limitation of public housing dwelling units ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 section #he4ca of the regulations of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7#bd ,c4,f4,r4 #he4ca7 and any regulations implementing subpart ,b of part #igj of the ,secretary's proposed regulations published in the ,federal ,register on ,october #af1 #bjad 7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #fbbej2 ,docket ,no4 ,,fr-#ecii-,p-#ja71 or any substantially similar regulations shall not apply to real property that includes any dwelling units in public housing4 #ajf4 ,regulations ,not later than the expiration of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall issue regulations to carry out this title and the amendments made by this title4 ,,ii ,public ,housing ,preservation and ,rehabilitation #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,public ,housing ,preservation and ,rehabilitation ,act of #bjag4 #bjb4 ,authorizations of appropriations for ,capital and ,operating ,funds ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #i7;c7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7c77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated for assistance under this section for public housing agencies the following amounts3 7,a7 ,capital fund ,for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbg1 for allocations of assistance from the ,capital ,fund-- 7i7 such sums as may be necessary to fully fund for each such year the estimated need of public housing agencies for assistance from such ,fund2 and 7ii7 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for each such year for addressing backlogged need for assistance from such ,fund4 7,b7 ,operating ,fund ,for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbg1 for allocations of assistance from the ,operating ,fund1 such sums as may be necessary to fully fund for each such year the estimated need of public housing agencies for assistance from such ,fund4 4 #bjc4 ,leveraging of other assistance 7a7 ,capital ,fund loan guarantees ,subsection 7d7 of section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,loan guarantees 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 guarantee and make commitments to guarantee notes or other obligations issued by public housing agencies for the purposes of financing-- 7i7 the rehabilitation of public housing owned by the agency2 7ii7 the modernization1 through energy efficiency improvements1 of public housing units owned by the agency2 or 7iii7 the construction1 rehabilitation1 purchase1 or conversion of units to replace public housing units that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to section #ah or converted pursuant to section #bb or #cc4 7,b7 ,terms ,notes or other obligations guaranteed pursuant to this paragraph shall be in such form and denominations1 have such maturities1 and be subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by regulations issued by the ,secretary4 ,the term of such loan guarantee shall not exceed #bj years4 7,c7 ,limitation on percentage ,a guarantee made pursuant to this paragraph shall guarantee repayment of #ie percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on the notes or other obligations guaranteed4 7,d7 ,use of capital and operating funds ,funds allocated to an issuer pursuant to this subsection or subsection 7e7 may be used for payment of principal and interest due 7including such servicing1 underwriting1 or other costs as may be specified in regulations of the ,secretary7 on notes or other obligations guaranteed pursuant to this paragraph4 7,e7 ,repayment 7i7 ,contract2 pledge ,to ensure the repayment of notes or other obligations guaranteed under this paragraph and charges incurred under this paragraph and as a condition for receiving such guarantees1 the ,secretary shall require the issuer of any such note or obligation to-- 7,i7 enter into a contract1 in a form acceptable to the ,secretary1 for repayment of notes or other obligations so guaranteed2 and 7,,ii7 pledge any grant or allocation for which the issuer is or may become eligible under this subsection or subsection 7e7 for the repayment of notes or other obligations so guaranteed4 7ii7 ,crediting of grants ,the ,secretary may1 notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 apply grants pledged pursuant to clause 7i77,,ii7 of this subparagraph to any repayments due the ,united ,states as a result of such guarantees4 7,f7 ,full faith and credit ,the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states is pledged to the payment of all guarantees made under this paragraph4 ,any such guarantee made by the ,secretary shall be conclusive evidence of the eligibility of the obligations for such guarantee with respect to principal and interest1 and the validity of any such guarantee so made shall be incontestable in the hands of a holder of the guaranteed obligations4 7,g7 ,amount ,subject only to the absence of qualified requests for guarantees and to the availability of amounts to cover the costs 7as such term is defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a771 as are provided in advance in appropriation ,acts1 the ,secretary shall enter into commitments to guarantee notes and obligations under this paragraph having an aggregate principal amount of #ejj1jjj1jjj each for fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,requirements for properties with housing tax credits ,section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7p7 ,requirements for properties with housing tax credits ,a public housing agency that utilizes tax credits under section #db of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for rental housing units that are currently or formerly assisted under subsection 7d7 or 7e7 shall ensure1 with respect to such units1 that-- 7#a7 all significant tenant and applicants rights are continued and enforceable2 7#b7 the agency retains its interest in the property to the maximum extent possible1 including through the use of a ground lease when feasible2 7#c7 the agency maintains an active role in property management decisions and operations of such housing sufficient to guarantee access to relevant information and public accountability2 7#d7 long-term affordability protections are enforced1 including such protections applicable in the event of default or foreclosure2 and 7#e7 affected tenants are provided information about the proposal for use of the property1 before submission of the proposal to the ,secretary1 and an opportunity to comment on such proposal1 pursuant to processes and requirements that are substantially similar to the requirements for tenant notice and comment under section #ah4 4 #bjd4 ,capital ,fund flexibility ,subsection 7g7 of section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 ,,iii ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative ,act of #bjag4 #cjb4 ,grant authority ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may make competitive grants to eligible entities that submit transformation plans for eligible neighborhoods that will further the purposes of this title in such neighborhoods4 #cjc4 ,eligible entities 7a7 ,primary applicants ,a grant under this title may be made only to a unit of local government1 a public housing agency1 or a nonprofit entity that owns a major housing project that is proposed to be assisted under a grant under this title1 either as a sole applicant or as a co-applicant with another unit of local government or public housing agency or with an entity specified in subsection 7b74 ,a nonprofit entity may be a sole applicant only if the application has the support of a local government4 7b7 ,co-,applicants 7#a7 ,community development corporations ,a community development corporation 7as such term is defined in section #bjd7;b7 of the ,departments of ,veterans ,affairs and ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiig 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#aa;a7b777 may1 at the request of an entity specified in subsection 7a71 be a co-applicant for a grant under this title4 7#b7 ,for-profit entities ,a for-profit entity that owns a major housing project that is proposed to be assisted under a grant under this title made in fiscal year #bjah or thereafter and that has an established presence in the community may be a co-applicant for a grant under this title4 7#c7 ,required co-applicants ,a grant under this title may not be made for an application that will involve transformation of a major public housing project unless the public housing agency having jurisdiction with respect to such project is the sole applicant or a co-applicant for such application4 7c7 ,partners ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the ability of an applicant to partner with any entity in carrying out activities with a grant under this title4 #cjd4 ,eligible neighborhoods ,a grant under this title may be made only for activities to be conducted in neighborhoods that have-- 7#a7 a concentration of extreme poverty 7as such term is defined in section #cae72 and 7#b7 housing that is severely distressed housing 7as such term is defined in section #cae74 #cje4 ,authorized activities 7a7 ,in general ,amounts from a grant under this title may be used only for transformational programs and activities in accordance with a transformation plan approved under section #cjf that will further the purposes of this title4 7b7 ,required activities ,each transformation plan submitted pursuant to section #cjf and implemented by a grantee under this title shall include the following activities3 7#a7 ,the transformation of housing through rehabilitation1 preservation1 or demolition and replacement of severely distressed housing projects1 expansion of affordable housing opportunities1 or any combination thereof1 which may incorporate energy-efficient design principles4 7#b7 ,the one-for-one replacement of any public and assisted housing units demolished or disposed of in accordance with the requirements under section #cjh4 7#c7 ,activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of residents of the revitalized housing and of the surrounding neighborhood4 7#d7 ,activities that preserve affordable housing in the neighborhood and other activities necessary to ensure that existing public and assisted housing residents have access to the benefits of the neighborhood transformation4 7#e7 ,activities that demonstrate that each resident of housing assisted by the grant who is displaced by the transformation plan and who wishes to return to the revitalized on-site housing in the neighborhood or to replacement housing outside of the neighborhood1 can return1 and shall be provided a preference in accordance with the program requirements under section #cjg4 7#f7 ,activities that meet the program requirements for replacement of housing units under section #cjh4 7#g7 ,activities that meet the fair housing program requirements under section #cji7;a7 and the accessibility requirements under section #cji7;b74 7#h7 ,appropriate service coordination and supportive services4 7#i7 ,resident involvement1 as described in section #cjg1 in planning and implementation of the transformation plan1 including reasonable steps to help ensure meaningful participation for residents who1 as a result of their national origin1 are limited in their ,english language proficiency4 7#aj7 ,monitoring1 under section #cjg7;g71 of residents relocated during redevelopment throughout the term of the grant or until full occupancy of replacement housing1 whichever is completed later4 7#aa7 ,relocation assistance1 including tenant-based rental assistance renewable under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 mobility or relocation counseling over multiple years1 reasonable moving costs1 and security deposits4 7#ab7 ,establishment of links to local education efforts1 as described in subsection 7c77#c7 of this section4 7#ac7 ,activities to comply with section #c of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjau74 7c7 ,eligible activities ,amounts from a grant under this title may be used for the following activities3 7#a7 ,construction1 acquisition1 or rehabilitation of affordable housing 7as such term is defined in section #cae71 which may include energy efficiency improvements and sustainable design features for such housing4 7#b7 ,acquisition or disposition of residential properties1 including properties subject to a mortgage previously insured1 and foreclosed upon1 by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 and demolition4 7#c7 ,outreach to local educators1 and engaging in local community planning1 to help increase access to educational opportunities1 a continuum of effective community services1 and strong family supports1 and to improve the educational and life outcomes which have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted under this title1 including children and youth and1 as appropriate1 for adult residents1 including the elderly or persons with disabilities4 7#d7 ,providing supportive services 7as such term is defined in section #cae7 which have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted under this title1 primarily focused on services described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #cae7ad74 7#e7 ,rehabilitation and physical improvement of community facilities that are primarily intended to facilitate the delivery of community and supportive services which have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted by the grant and residents of off-site replacement housing4 7#f7 ,work incentives designed to help low-income residents assisted by the housing under this title access jobs and move toward self-sufficiency4 7#g7 ,partnering with employers and for-profit and nonprofit organizations to create jobs and job training opportunities which have a significant benefit to residents of housing assisted under this title4 7#h7 ,activities that promote sustainable housing by incorporating principles of sustainable design and development1 including energy efficiency4 7#i7 ,critical community improvements 7as such term is defined in section #cae of this title7 undertaken at sites that are adjacent to1 or in the immediate vicinity of1 housing assisted under this title4 7#aj7 ,loss reserves to protect residents of housing assisted by the grant and continue the project in the case of default1 foreclosure1 or any other adverse financial event4 ,the ,secretary shall require any grantee under this title that will provide benefits under paragraph 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#g7 to any residents who are not living in housing assisted with a grant under this title1 to submit to the ,secretary a plan identifying how such services will be provided4 7d7 ,eligible methods of support ,activities carried out with amounts from a grant under this title may be carried out through-- 7#a7 endowments or revolving loan funds2 or 7#b7 land assembly1 land banking1 and other activities1 except that no amounts made available for use under this title may be used to acquire any property by means of the exercise of the power of eminent domain4 7e7 ,funding limitations 7#a7 ,school buildings ,no amounts from a grant under this title may be used for construction or rehabilitation of an elementary school or secondary school 7as such terms are defined in section #iaja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja77 or an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 except that such amounts may be used to construct common infrastructure that is shared by such a school or institution and by housing assisted under this title1 or community facilities authorized under subsection 7c77#e71 but only if costs are shared on a pro rata basis and the grantee certifies1 and the ,secretary determines1 that such use of funds will not promote or further segregation4 7#b7 ,non-housing activities and supportive services ,for each grant under this title1 the grantee shall comply with each of the following requirements3 7,a7 ,of the amount of the grant1 not more than #be percent may be used for eligible activities under paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i7 of subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,of the amount of the grant1 not more than #e percent may be used for eligible activities under paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 of subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,consultation ,with respect to activities assisted pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,education1 and the ,attorney ,general in identifying funding resources that may be provided to supplement amounts from grants under this title4 #cjf4 ,submission and selection of transformation plans 7a7 ,transformation plan requirements ,to be eligible for a grant under this title1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary1 at such time in accordance with procedures as the ,secretary shall prescribe1 an application in the form of a transformation plan that-- 7#a7 demonstrates how the transformation plan will achieve the desired priority outcomes of transforming a distressed neighborhood of extreme poverty into a mixed-income neighborhood with high- quality1 safe1 and affordable housing 7including the one-for-one replacement of any public or assisted housing units demolished or disposed of under the transformation plan71 economic opportunities1 well-functioning services1 public assets1 access to jobs1 public transportation1 and effective education programs and public schools1 including charter schools and other autonomous public schools2 7#b7 demonstrates how the required activities under section #cje7;b7 will be carried out1 including a detailed description of the housing transformation activities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of such section2 7#c7 describes the other eligible activities under section #cje7;c7 that will be carried out in support of the housing transformation2 7#d7 defines desired outcomes of the strategy1 how residents of housing assisted under this title will benefit1 describes the challenges they face1 and the evidence base that informs the proposed strategies that will result in the desired outcomes for the community and residents2 7#e7 includes a long-term affordability plan1 developed in collaboration with residents of the public and assisted housing assisted under this title1 that describes how the grantee will maintain affordable housing in the neighborhood over the next #ej years or longer1 including affordability provisions relating to dwelling units provided using assistance under the grant under this title1 and an agreement by the applicant to update such plan every #e years during such period2 and 7#f7 includes such other information as the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 prescribe4 7b7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for the award of grants under this title1 with the greatest consideration given to applicant and neighborhood need as identified in section #cjd1 and which shall include the extent to which the transformation plan-- 7#a7 demonstrates the ability of the plan to further the purposes of this title2 7#b7 demonstrates inclusive local planning with input from units of local government1 housing owners and providers1 educators1 residents of housing assisted under this title1 local community organizations1 public schools1 early learning in programs1 health service organizations1 and community stakeholders in the development and implementation of a sustainable revitalization program2 7#c7 includes efforts to coordinate multiple funding resources1 including public1 private1 and philanthropic funding1 and emphasizes collaboration between the units of local government1 early learning programs and public schools1 or a public housing agency1 or all three2 7#d7 includes current data showing that the neighborhood targeted for revitalization is in need of and can benefit from the authorized activities described in section #cje and proposed in the transformation plan2 7#e7 demonstrates the capability and record of the applicant and its partners for managing housing redevelopment or modernization projects1 successfully working with public and assisted housing residents during the planning and redesign process1 and meeting performance benchmarks2 7#f7 demonstrates that sustainable building and energy efficient design principles are incorporated or will be incorporated in the activities conducted pursuant to the plan2 7#g7 demonstrates that the applicant has plans to have1 within a reasonable time1 improved access to public transportation in the neighborhood that provides access to economic opportunities and commercial and public services2 7#h7 demonstrates that the residents of revitalized housing developments will have1 to the extent possible1 improved access to high-quality educational opportunities1 including early learning and effective elementary and secondary public schools1 in or outside of the neighborhood2 7#i7 demonstrates that the transformation plan includes the provision of appropriate supportive services and activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of residents of housing assisted under the grant1 and a plan to sustain such services2 7#aj7 demonstrates that the transformation plan provides support for residents displaced as a result of the revitalization of the project1 including assistance in obtaining housing in areas with low concentrations of poverty in a manner that does not increase racial segregation2 7#aa7 demonstrates that sufficient housing opportunities are available in the neighborhood to be revitalized and in low-poverty areas to accommodate displaced residents1 in a manner that does not increase racial segregation2 7#ab7 includes a well-documented assessment of the number of households with special needs for ongoing supportive services residing in the public or assisted housing properties that are the target of the grant and an effective plan to address such needs2 7#ac7 demonstrates the compliance with the requirements of section #cjh1 regarding one-for-one replacement of public and assisted housing units2 7#ad7 demonstrates how the applicant will use indicators of housing redevelopment1 neighborhood quality1 resident well-being1 and other outcomes to measure success1 manage program implementation1 and engage stakeholders1 consistent with requirements established by the ,secretary2 7#ae7 demonstrates1 if feasible1 phased redevelopment that provides for demolition and construction of dwelling units in phases1 to limit disruptions to residents2 7#af7 demonstrates that the neighborhood will improve its long-term viability through the revitalization of severely distressed housing1 improved access to economic opportunities1 improved investment and leveraging in well-functioning services1 and improved education programs1 public assets1 public transportation and access to jobs2 and 7#ag7 demonstrates compliance with any other factors and priorities that further the purposes of this title1 as the ,secretary may1 by regulation1 prescribe4 #cjg4 ,right of residents to return2 relocation 7a7 ,determination of resident preferences ,an applicant shall1 not later than #cj days before submitting an application to the ,secretary for a grant under this title-- 7#a7 hold a community meeting and provide information to all residents who occupy a dwelling unit in public housing or assisted housing subject to the transformation plan of-- 7,a7 the applicant's intent to submit an application for a grant under this title2 7,b7 their right to return and relocation housing options2 and 7,c7 all planned replacement housing units2 and 7#b7 solicit from each resident information regarding the resident's desire to return to the replacement housing units constructed upon the original public or assisted housing location1 interest in moving to other neighborhoods or communities1 or interest in retaining a voucher for rental assistance4 7b7 ,resident involvement 7#a7 ,in general ,each transformation plan assisted under this title shall provide opportunities for the active involvement and participation of1 and consultation with1 residents of the public and assisted housing that is subject to the transformation plan during the planning process for the transformation plan1 including prior to submission of the application1 and during all phases of the planning and implementation4 ,such opportunities for participation may include participation of members of any resident council or tenant organization1 but may not be limited to such members1 and shall include all segments of the population of residents of the public and assisted housing that is subject to the revitalization plan1 including single parent-headed households1 the elderly1 young employed and unemployed adults1 teenage youth1 and disabled persons4 ,such opportunities shall include a process that provides opportunity for comment on specific proposals for redevelopment1 any demolition and disposition involved1 and any proposed significant amendments or changes to the transformation plan4 7#b7 ,public meeting ,the ,secretary may not make a grant under this title to an applicant unless the applicant has convened and conducted a public meeting regarding the transformation plan1 including the one-for-one replacement to occur under the plan1 not later than #cj days before submission of the application for the grant under this section for such plan1 at a time and location that is convenient for residents of the public and assisted housing subject to the plan4 7#c7 ,significant amendments or changes to plan ,an applicant may not carry out any significant amendment or change to a transformation plan unless-- 7,a7 the applicant has convened and conducted a public meeting regarding the significant amendment or change at a time and location that is convenient for residents of the public and assisted housing subject to the plan and has provided each household occupying a dwelling unit in such public and assisted housing with written notice of such meeting not less than #aj days before such meeting2 7,b7 after such meeting1 the applicant consults with the households occupying dwelling units in the public and assisted housing that are subject to1 or to be subject to the plan1 and the agency submits a report to the ,secretary describing the results of such consultation2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary approves the significant amendment or change4 7c7 ,right ,to return ,the ,secretary may not approve a transformation plan under this title unless the plan provides that each resident of public or assisted housing displaced by activities under the transformation plan who wishes to return to the on-site or off-site replacement housing provided under the plan may return if the resident-- 7#a7 was in compliance with the lease at the time of departure from the housing subject to rehabilitation or demolition2 and 7#b7 would be eligible1 as of the time of such return1 for occupancy under the eligibility1 screening1 and occupancy standards1 policies1 or practices applicable to the housing from which the resident was displaced1 as in effect at such time of displacement4 7d7 ,relocation1 notice1 application for vouchers1 and data ,all relocation activities resulting from1 or that will result from1 demolition1 disposition1 or both demolition and disposition1 to be carried out under a transformation plan relating to a grant under this title shall be subject to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,uniform ,relocation and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,act ,the ,uniform ,relocation and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 shall apply4 ,to the extent the provisions of this subsection and such ,act conflict1 the provisions that provide greater protection to residents displaced by the demolition1 disposition1 or demolition and disposition1 shall apply4 7#b7 ,relocation plan ,the applicant shall submit to the ,secretary1 together with the application for a grant under this title1 a relocation plan providing for the relocation of residents occupying the public or assisted housing for which the demolition or disposition is proposed1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a statement of the estimated number of vouchers for rental assistance under section #cjg that will be needed for such relocation2 7,b7 identification of the location of the replacement dwelling units that will be made available for permanent occupancy2 and 7,c7 a statement of whether any temporary1 off-site relocation of any residents is necessary and a description of the plans for such relocation4 7#c7 ,notice upon approval of application ,within a reasonable time after notice to the applicant of the approval of an application for a grant under this section1 the applicant shall provide notice in writing1 in plain and non-technical language1 to the residents of the public and assisted housing subject to the approved transformation plan that-- 7,a7 states that the application and transformation plan has been approved2 7,b7 describes the process involved to relocate the residents1 including a statement that the residents may not be relocated until the conditions set forth in section #cji have been met2 7,c7 provides information regarding relocation options2 and 7,d7 advises residents of the availability of relocation counseling as required in paragraph 7#g74 7#d7 ,notice before relocation ,except in cases of a substantial and imminent threat to health or safety1 not later than #ij days before the date on which residents will be relocated1 the grantee shall provide notice in writing1 in plain and non-technical language1 to each family residing in a public or assisted housing project that is subject to an approved transformation plan1 and in accordance with such guidelines as the ,secretary may issue governing such notifications1 that-- 7,a7 the public or assisted housing project will be demolished or disposed of2 7,b7 the demolition of the building in which the family resides will not commence until each resident of the building is relocated2 and 7,c7 if temporary1 off-site relocation is necessary1 each family displaced by such action shall be offered comparable housing-- 7i7 that meets housing quality standards2 7ii7 that is located in an area that is generally not less desirable than the location of the displaced family's housing1 which shall include at least one unit located in an area of low poverty or one unit located within the neighborhood of the original public or assisted housing site2 7iii7 that is identified and available to the family2 and 7iv7 which shall include-- 7,i7 tenant-based assistance1 except that the requirement under this subparagraph regarding offering of comparable housing shall be fulfilled by use of tenant-based assistance only upon the relocation of the family into such housing2 7,,ii7 project-based assistance2 7,,iii7 occupancy in a unit operated or assisted by the public housing agency or the owner of the assisted project demolished or disposed of under this section1 at a rental rate paid by the family that is comparable to the rental rate applicable to the unit from which the family is relocated2 or 7,,iv7 other comparable housing4 7#e7 ,search period ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of a household that is provided tenant-based assistance for relocation of the household under this section1 the period during which the household may lease a dwelling unit using such assistance shall not be shorter in duration than the #aej-;day period that begins at the time a comparable replacement unit is made available to the family4 ,if the household is unable to lease a dwelling unit using such assistance during such period1 the grantee shall extend the period during which the household may lease a dwelling unit using such assistance1 or at the resident's request1 shall provide the resident with the next available comparable public housing unit or comparable housing unit for which project-based assistance is provided4 7#f7 ,payment of relocation expenses ,the grantee shall provide for the payment of the actual and reasonable relocation expenses1 including security deposits1 of each resident to be displaced and any other relocation expenses as are required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj4 7#g7 ,comprehensive relocation counseling ,the grantee shall provide all advisory programs and services as required by the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj and counseling for residents who are displaced that shall fully inform residents to be displaced of all relocation options1 which may include relocating to housing in a neighborhood with a lower concentration of poverty than their current residence1 a neighborhood where relocation will not increase racial segregation1 or remaining in the current neighborhood4 ,such counseling shall also include providing school options for children and comprehensive housing search assistance for households that receive a voucher for tenant-based assistance4 7#h7 ,timing of demolition or disposition ,the grantee shall not commence demolition or complete disposition of a building subject to the approved transformation plan until all residents residing in the building are relocated4 7#i7 ,timing of relocation ,the applicant shall not commence relocation before approval by the ,secretary of the transformation plan providing for the demolition or disposition1 unless the applicant generally relocates residents in accordance with this section1 as determined by the ,secretary1 except in the case of a substantial and imminent threat to health or safety4 7e7 ,monitoring of displaced households 7#a7 ,grantee responsibilities ,to facilitate compliance with the requirement under subsection 7a7 7relating to right of residents to return71 the ,secretary shall1 by regulation1 require each grantee of a grant under this section1 during the period of the transformation plan assisted with the grant and until all funding under the grant has been expended-- 7,a7 to maintain a current address of residence and contact information for each household affected by the transformation plan who was occupying a dwelling unit in the housing that is subject to the plan2 and 7,b7 to provide such updated information to the ,secretary on at least a quarterly basis4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary may not close out any grant made under this section before the grantee has certified to the ,secretary that the agency has complied with subsection 7a7 7relating to right of residents to return7 with respect to each resident displaced as a result of the transformation plan1 including providing occupancy in a replacement dwelling unit for each resident who requested such a unit in accordance with such subsection4 7f7 ,preference ,a returning resident shall be provided a preference for occupancy of on-site or off-site replacement units before such units are made available for occupancy by any other eligible households1 or the resident may choose to retain tenant-based voucher assistance provided under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 for relocation from the properties revitalized under a transformation plan assisted with a grant under this title4 7g7 ,prohibition on re-,screening ,a public housing agency or any other manager of on-site or off-site replacement housing shall not1 through the application of any additional eligibility1 screening1 occupancy1 or other policy or practice1 prevent any person otherwise eligible under subsection 7a7 from occupying a replacement housing unit4 #cjh4 ,one-for-one replacement of public and assisted housing dwelling units 7a7 ,one-for-,one replacement of public or assisted housing units ,the ,secretary may not approve a transformation plan that provides for dwelling units to be demolished or disposed of unless the plan provides as follows3 7#a7 ,requirement to replace each unit ,one hundred percent of the public and assisted housing dwelling units and units described in section #cae7a77;,e7 that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to the transformation plan shall be replaced with a newly constructed1 rehabilitated1 or purchased public or assisted housing unit or with a newly constructed1 rehabilitated1 or purchased unit 7including through project-based assistance7 that is subject to requirements regarding eligibility for occupancy1 tenant contribution toward rent1 and long-term affordability restrictions that are consistent with such requirements for public and assisted housing dwelling units or for ,state units1 as applicable1 except that subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 of section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicf 7relating to percentage limitation and income mixing requirement of project-based assistance7 shall not apply with respect to vouchers used to comply with the requirements of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,other requirements ,admission to1 administration of1 and eviction from replacement housing units that replaced public housing units1 but that are not public housing dwelling units1 shall be subject to the following provisions to the same extent as public housing dwelling units3 7,a7 ,section #egh of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acffc2 relating to ineligibility of dangerous sex offenders74 7,b7 ,section #af7;f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgn7f72 relating to ineligibility of certain drug offenders74 7,c7 ,sections #bj and #ba of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgr1 #adcgs2 relating to resident management74 7,d7 ,section #be of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgw2 relating to transfer of management at request of residents74 7,e7 ,section #f7k7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d7k72 relating to administrative grievance procedure74 7,f7 ,section #f7;f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;d7f72 relating to housing quality requirements74 7,g7 ,part #ifd of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to tenant participation and opportunities74 7#c7 ,retention of rights ,tenants occupying a replacement housing unit shall have all rights provided to tenants of the housing from which the tenants were relocated4 7#d7 ,size 7,a7 ,in general ,replacement units shall be of comparable size1 unless a market analysis shows a need for other-sized units1 in which case such need shall be addressed4 7,b7 ,bedrooms ,the number of bedrooms within each replacement unit shall be sufficient to serve families displaced as a result of the demolition or disposition4 7#e7 ,location on site ,at least one-third of all replacement units for public and assisted housing units demolished shall be public or assisted housing units constructed within the immediate area of the original public or assisted housing location1 unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 construction on such location would result in the violation of a consent decree2 or 7,b7 the land on which the public and assisted housing is located is environmentally unsafe or geologically unstable4 7#f7 ,location in the neighborhood ,any replacement housing units provided in addition to dwelling units provided pursuant to paragraph 7#e7 shall-- 7,a7 be provided in areas within the neighborhood1 except that if rebuilding the units within the neighborhood is not feasible1 units shall be provided within the jurisdiction of the public housing agency-- 7i7 in a manner that furthers the economic and educational opportunities for residents2 and 7ii7 in areas offering access to public transportation2 and 7,b7 have access to social1 recreational1 educational1 commercial1 and health facilities and services1 including municipal services and facilities1 that are comparable to services provided to the revitalized neighborhood from which residents were displaced4 7#g7 ,location outside of jurisdiction ,if rebuilding replacement housing units within the jurisdiction1 in a manner that complies with the requirements of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#f7 is not feasible1 units may be provided outside of the jurisdiction of the public housing agency1 but within the metropolitan area of such jurisdiction1 provided the grantee requests1 and the public housing agency or unit of local government in which such units shall be located1 agrees to such transfer of units4 ,all such units shall comply with the requirements of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 and subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#f74 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,authority ,upon the written request of an applicant for a grant under this title submitted as part of the transformation plan pursuant to section #cjf1 the ,secretary may reduce the percentage applicable under subsection 7a77#a7 to the transformation plan of the applicant to not less than #ij percent1 but only if-- 7,a7 a judgment1 consent decree1 or other order of a court limits the ability of the applicant to comply with such requirements2 or 7,b7 the applicant demonstrates that there is an excess supply of affordable rental housing in areas of low poverty and provides data showing that1 in the area surrounding the revitalized neighborhood-- 7i7 at least #ij percent of vouchers issued under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg over the last #bd months to comparable families were successfully used to lease a dwelling unit within #abj days of issuance or1 if a sufficient number of comparable families have not received vouchers1 an alternative measure1 as the ,secretary shall design1 is met2 7ii7 existing voucher holders are widely dispersed geographically in areas of low poverty with access to public transportation1 education1 and other amenities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 among the available private rental housing stock2 and 7iii7 the applicant provides a market analysis demonstrating that-- 7,i7 there is a relatively high vacancy rate among units that would meet or exceed housing quality standards1 as determined by the ,secretary1 within the market area with rent and utility costs not exceeding the applicable payment standard under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o772 and 7,,ii7 such high vacancy rate within the market area is expected to continue for the next #e years or longer4 #cji4 ,other program requirements 7a7 ,fair housing ,the demolition or disposition1 relocation1 replacement1 and re-occupancy of housing units in connection with a grant under this title shall be carried out in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing1 as required by section #hjh of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh7;e774 ,grantees shall adopt affirmative marketing procedures1 and require affirmative marketing activities of project owners and managers4 ,such special outreach efforts shall be targeted to those who are least likely to apply for the housing1 to ensure that all persons regardless of their race1 color1 national origin1 religion1 sex1 disability1 or familial status are aware of the housing opportunities in each project funded with a grant under this title4 7b7 ,accessibility requirements ,all new construction and alterations of existing buildings carried out in connection with a grant under this title shall comply with the requirements of the section #ejd of ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 the ,accessibility ,standards for ,design1 ,construction1 and ,alteration of ,publicly ,owned ,residential ,structures of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7#bd ,c4,f4,r4 part #dj71 the ,fair ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 and any other requirements as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,affordability requirement ,amounts from a grant under this title may not be used for assistance for any housing property unless the owner of the property assisted agrees to a period of affordability for the property which shall be not shorter than the period of affordability to which the property is already subject and remains subject1 or #bj years1 whichever is longer4 7d7 ,cost limits ,subject to the provisions of this title1 the ,secretary shall establish cost limits on eligible activities under this title sufficient to provide for effective transformation programs4 7e7 ,environmental review ,for purposes of environmental review1 assistance and projects under this title shall be treated as assistance for special projects that are subject to section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cedg71 and shall be subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section4 7f7 ,grantee reporting ,the ,secretary shall require grantees under this title to report the sources and uses of all amounts expended and other information for transformation plans for the ,secretary's annual report to ,congress or other purposes as determined by the ,secretary4 #caj4 ,demolition and disposition 7a7 ,inapplicability of public housing demolition and disposition requirements to transformation plan ,the demolition or disposition of severely distressed public housing pursuant to a transformation plan approved under this title shall exempt from the provisions of section #ah of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgp74 7b7 ,applicability of public housing demolition and disposition requirements to replacement public housing ,nothing in this title may be construed to exempt any replacement public housing dwelling units provided under a transformation plan in accordance with the requirements under section #cjh 7relating to one-for-one replacement of public housing dwelling units7 from the provisions of section #ah of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg4 #caa4 ,phase-specific underwriting ,to the extent that a transformation plan provides for different phases of activities1 the ,secretary may allow for the various phases of such plan to be underwritten on a separate basis4 #cab4 ,administration by other entities ,the ,secretary may require a grantee under this title to make arrangements satisfactory to the ,secretary for use of an entity other than the original grantee to carry out activities assisted under the transformation plan of the grantee1 if-- 7#a7 the original grantee has failed to meet performance benchmarks relating to implementation of the transformation plan2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that such action will help to effectuate the purposes of this title4 #cac4 ,withdrawal of funding ,if a grantee under this title does not proceed within a reasonable timeframe in implementing its transformation plan or does not otherwise comply with the requirements of this title and the grant agreement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may withdraw any grant amounts under this title that have not been obligated by the grantee4 ,the ,secretary may redistribute any withdrawn amounts to one or more other eligible entities capable of proceeding expeditiously in the same locality in carrying out the transformation plan of the original grantee1 or as such plan may be modified and approved by the ,secretary1 or1 if that is not feasible1 to one or more other applicants that has already received assistance under this title4 #cad4 ,annual report2 public availability of grant information 7a7 ,annual report ,not less than #ij days before the conclusion of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the implementation and status of grants awarded under this title1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the number1 type1 and cost of affordable housing units revitalized pursuant to this title2 7#b7 the amount and type of financial assistance provided under and in conjunction with this title1 including a specification of the amount and type of assistance provided for educational opportunities1 services1 public assets1 public transportation1 and access to jobs2 7#c7 the impact of grants made under this title on the original residents1 the target neighborhoods1 and the larger communities within which they are located2 7#d7 all information submitted to the ,secretary pursuant to section #cjg7;e77#a7 by all grantees and summaries of the extent of compliance by grantees with the requirements under subsections 7a7 and 7g7 of section #cjg2 and 7#e7 any information related to grantees implementation of the requirements under section #cjh 7relating to one-for-one replacement of public housing dwelling units7 and the efforts of the ,secretary to coordinate funding pursuant to section #cje7;e77#c74 7b7 ,public availability of grant information ,to the extent not inconsistent with any other provisions of law1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available through a ,world ,wide ,web site of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development all documents of1 or filed with1 the ,department relating to the program under this title1 including applications1 grant agreements1 plans1 budgets1 reports1 and amendments to such documents2 except that in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to protect the privacy of any residents and households displaced from public or assisted housing as a result of a transformation plan assisted under a grant under this title4 #cae4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this title1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,affordable housing ,the term affordable housing includes-- 7,a7 public housing assisted under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g72 7,b7 assisted housing 7as such term is defined in this section72 7,c7 housing assisted under an affordable housing program administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture through ,rural ,housing ,service2 7,d7 rental housing that utilizes tax credits under section #db of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7,e7 affordable rental housing owned1 developed1 or assisted through a ,state or local government or ,state housing finance agency1 including ,state-assisted public housing1 which is subject to a long-term affordability restriction requiring occupancy by low-income households2 and 7,f7 private housing for low- and moderate-income households and for which the ,secretary requires the owner or purchaser of the project to maintain affordability for no fewer than #bj years in accordance with use restrictions under regulations issued by the ,secretary1 which restrictions shall be-- 7i7 contained in a legally enforceable document recorded in the appropriate records2 and 7ii7 consistent with the long-term viability of the project as rental or homeownership housing4 7#b7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means an eligible entity under section #cjc7;a7 that submits an application for a grant under this title pursuant to section #cjf4 7#c7 ,assisted housing ,the term assisted housing means rental housing assisted under-- 7,a7 section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f1 #adcg;g72 7,b7 section #bba7;d77#c7 or #bcf of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agael1 #agaez-#a72 7,c7 section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 or 7,d7 section #haa of ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac74 7#d7 ,critical community improvements ,the term critical community improvements means-- 7,a7 development or improvement of community facilities to promote upward mobility1 self-sufficiency1 or improved quality of life for residents of the neighborhood1 such as construction or rehabilitation of parks and community gardens1 environmental improvements1 or site remediation at affected sites2 or 7,b7 activities to promote economic development1 such as development or improvement of transit1 retail1 community financial institutions1 public services1 facilities1 assets1 or other community resources4 7#e7 ,extreme poverty ,the term extreme poverty means1 with respect to a neighborhood1 that the neighborhood-- 7,a7 has a high percentage of residents who are-- 7i7 estimated to be in poverty2 or 7ii7 have extremely low incomes based on the most recent data collected by the ,united ,states ,census ,bureau2 and 7,b7 is experiencing distress related to one or more of the following3 7i7 ,per capita crime rates over #c or more years that are significantly higher than the per capita crime rates of the city or county in which the neighborhood is located4 7ii7 ,high rates of vacant1 abandoned1 or substandard homes relative to the city or county as a whole4 7iii7 ,a low-performing public school4 7iv7 ,other such factors as determined by the ,secretary that further the purposes of this title4 7#f7 ,families ,the term families has the meaning given such term in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b774 7#g7 ,grantee ,the term grantee means an eligible entity under section #cjc that is awarded a grant under this title1 pursuant to selection under section #cjf4 7#h7 ,long-term viability ,the term long-term viability means1 with respect to a neighborhood1 that the neighborhood is sustainable on an economic1 education1 and environmental basis4 7#i7 ,neighborhood ,the term neighborhood means an area that-- 7,a7 has distinguishing characteristics2 7,b7 represents the geographical distribution of targeted populations2 and 7,c7 is not exclusive of areas that are integrally related to the composition of the community4 7#aj7 ,public housing2 public housing agency ,the terms public housing and public housing agency have the meanings given such terms in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b774 7#aa7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#ab7 ,severely distressed housing ,the term severely distressed housing means a public or assisted housing project 7or building in a project7 that-- 7,a7 7i7 has been certified1 by an engineer or architect licensed by a ,state licensing board1 as meeting criteria for physical distress that indicate that the project requires major redesign1 reconstruction1 or redevelopment1 or partial or total demolition1 to correct serious deficiencies in the original design 7including inappropriately high-population density71 deferred maintenance1 physical deterioration or obsolescence of major systems1 and other deficiencies in the physical plant of the project2 and 7ii7 is a significant contributing factor to the physical decline of and disinvestment by public and private entities in the surrounding neighborhood1 as documented by evidence of non-physical distress1 such as extreme poverty1 including census data and past surveys of neighborhood stability conducted by an applicant or co-applicant or their qualified designee2 or 7,b7 was a project described in subparagraph 7,a7 that has been legally vacated or demolished1 but for which the ,secretary has not yet provided replacement housing assistance other than tenant-based assistance4 7#ac7 ,significant amendment or change ,the term significant means1 with respect to an amendment or change to a transformation plan1 that the amendment or change-- 7,a7 changes the use of #bj percent or more of the total amount of the grant provided under this title from use for one activity to use for another2 7,b7 eliminates an activity that is a required activity that1 notwithstanding the change1 would otherwise be carried out under the plan2 or 7,c7 significantly changes the scope1 location1 or beneficiaries of the project carried out under the plan4 7#ad7 ,supportive services ,the term supportive services includes all activities that will promote upward mobility1 self-sufficiency1 or improved quality of life1 including-- 7,a7 such activities as literacy training1 remedial and continuing education1 job training1 financial literacy instruction1 daycare1 youth services1 aging-in-place1 physical and mental health services1 and other programs for which such residents demonstrate need2 7,b7 case management and service coordination services1 including providing coordinators for the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgu7 and the ,resident ,opportunity and ,supportive ,services program under section #cd of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f72 and 7,c7 technical assistance to enable residents to access programs from other key agencies and local service providers in order to help residents be stably housed1 improve outcomes for children1 and enhance adults' capacity for self-sufficiency and economic security1 and services for the elderly and persons with disabilities to maintain independence4 #caf4 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated the following amounts3 7#a7 ,grants #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and such sums as may be necessary in each of fiscal years #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 and #bjbb1 for grants under this title1 of which1 in any fiscal year-- 7,a7 up to #aj percent of such amount authorized may be used for planning grants1 except that in awarding planning grants1 the ,secretary may elect to base selection on a subset of the required provisions of this title2 7,b7 up to #e percent of the amount authorized may be used for technical assistance and program evaluation efforts related to grants awarded under this title1 or under predecessor programs2 and 7,c7 not less than #hj percent shall be used for1 or #hj percent of the number of housing units assisted under this title shall be1 public housing units1 subject to de minimis variations as may result from the grantee selection process4 7#b7 ,rental assistance ,such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb for providing tenant-based assistance for relocation and for rental assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg for the purposes of complying with section #cjg7;c7 of this title1 but not to exceed the amount of assistance for the number of units demolished or disposed of under section #cjg7;c77#a74 #cag4 ,regulations ,not later than the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out the following provisions of this title3 7#a7 ,subsections 7c7 and 7e7 of section #cje4 7#b7 ,section #cjh7;b74 7#c7 ,paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#ab7 of section #cae4 ,,iv ,pilot ,program to ,train ,public ,housing ,residents to ,provide ,home-,based ,health ,services #dja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,together ,we ,care ,act of #bjag4 #djb4 ,pilot grant program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services ,section #cd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7f7 ,pilot grant program ,to train public housing residents ,to provide covered home-,based health services 7#a7 ,establishment of pilot grant program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall establish a competitive grant program to make grants to eligible entities under paragraph 7#b7 for use for the training of public housing residents as home health aides and as providers of home-based health services 7including as personal and home care aides7 to enable such residents to provide covered home-based health services to-- 7,a7 residents of public housing who are elderly or disabled1 or both 7including elderly and disabled veterans who are residents of public housing72 and 7,b7 subject to the criteria set forth pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 residents of federally-assisted rental housing who are elderly or disabled1 or both4 7#b7 ,eligible ,entities ,a grant under this subsection may be made only to an entity that-- 7,a7 is a public housing agency or other unit of ,state or local government 7including an agency of such unit71 community health center1 home care provider organization1 faith-based organization1 labor organization1 or other organization determined to be qualified by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that it has established1 or provides such assurances that it will establish1 an employment training program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services that complies with regulations that the ,secretary shall issue4 7#c7 ,residents of federally-assisted rental housing ,the ,secretary may set forth criteria under which an entity receiving funding under this subsection may train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health services to elderly and disabled residents of federally-assisted rental housing4 7#d7 ,application ,to be eligible for a grant under this subsection an eligible entity under paragraph 7#b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require4 7#e7 ,competitive grant awards 7,a7 ,general criteria for selection ,the ,secretary shall establish policies and procedures for reviewing and approving funding for eligible entities through a competitive process taking into consideration-- 7i7 with respect to the service area in which public housing residents trained under an employment training program described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 will provide covered home-based health services-- 7,i7 the percentage of residents age #fb and older2 7,,ii7 the percentage of disabled residents2 and 7,,iii7 the percentage of unemployed or underemployed residents2 7ii7 the ability of an eligible entity to provide training that leads to the provision of quality care2 7iii7 the record of the quality of care of an eligible entity2 and 7iv7 such other criteria as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,geographic consideration ,in awarding grants1 the ,secretary shall consider a geographic mix of a variety of eligible entities so that the grant program will include at least-- 7i7 one employment training program described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 that primarily serves an urban population2 7ii7 one employment training program described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 that primarily serves a rural population2 7iii7 one employment training program described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 that primarily serves an ,indian population2 and 7iv7 one employment training program described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 that primarily serves a population in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#f7 ,use of grant funds ,an entity receiving funding under this subsection may use such funds-- 7,a7 to establish 7or maintain7 and carry-out an employment training program to train public housing residents to provide covered home-based health care services to elderly and disabled public housing residents and elderly and disabled residents of federally-assisted rental housing2 7,b7 for the transportation expenses of public housing residents in training under such an employment training program2 7,c7 for the child care expenses of public housing residents in training under such an employment training program2 7,d7 for the administrative expenses of carrying out such an employment training program2 and 7,e7 for any other activity the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#g7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bd months after the date of the enactment of the ,together ,we ,care ,act of #bjag1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the use and impact of the grant program established by this subsection4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 a review of the effectiveness of the program in-- 7i7 providing jobs for public housing residents2 7ii7 meeting the unmet health and long-term care needs of elderly and disabled residents of public housing and elderly and disabled residents of federally-assisted rental housing2 and 7iii7 enabling the provision of quality care2 and 7,b7 any recommendations the ,secretary determines appropriate regarding the grant program4 7#h7 ,definitions ,as used in this subsection1 subsection 7g71 and subsection 7h73 7,a7 ,home-based health services ,the term home-based health services means health care and long-term services provided to an individual in a place of residence used as such individual's home and includes-- 7i7 home health services described in section #ahfa7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7m772 7ii7 personal care services described in section #aije7;a77#bd7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7a77#bd772 and 7iii7 home-based services which may be covered under a waiver under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #aiae of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifn74 7,b7 ,home health aide ,the term home health aide has the meaning given the term in section #ahia7;a77#c77;,e7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie;bbb7a77#c77;,e774 7,c7 ,covered ,the term covered means1 with respect to home-based health services1 such services-- 7i7 for which medical assistance is available under a ,state plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act2 or 7ii7 for which financial assistance is available under subsection 7g74 7,d7 ,federally-assisted rental housing ,the term federally-assisted rental housing means-- 7i7 housing assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 7ii7 housing assisted under section #eae of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhe72 7iii7 housing assisted under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 7including project-based and tenant-based assistance72 7iv7 housing assisted under the block grant program under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq472 7v7 housing financed by a mortgage insured under section #bba7;d77#c7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agael7d77#c77 or held by the ,secretary1 a ,state1 or ,state agency2 and 7vi7 housing assisted under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac74 7#i7 ,inapplicability of previous subsections ,subsections 7a7 through 7e7 shall not apply to this subsection1 subsection 7g71 and subsection 7h74 7#aj7 ,rule of construction ,this subsection and subsection 7g7 may not be construed as affecting any requirement under ,state law for training1 licensure1 or any other certification as a home health aide or as a provider of any home-based health service under this subsection and subsection 7g74 7#aa7 ,regulations ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,together ,we ,care ,act of #bjag1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this subsection4 7#ab7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #b1ejj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj1 for grants under this subsection4 7g7 ,financial assistance for home-,based health services in certain jurisdictions 7#a7 ,financial assistance ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 may provide financial assistance under this subsection to entities receiving grant funds under the pilot program established under subsection 7f7 that provide training for public housing residents as home health aides and as providers of home-based health services and provide 7or pay for7 such services for use only for their costs in providing 7or paying for7 such services to-- 7,a7 residents of public housing who are elderly or disabled1 or both 7including elderly or disabled veterans who are residents of public housing72 or 7,b7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 residents of federally-assisted rental housing who are elderly or disabled1 or both4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,location ,assistance under paragraph 7#a7 may be provided only for services furnished in locations in which medical assistance for home-based health services is not available under a ,state plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act4 7,b7 ,trained public housing residents ,assistance under paragraph 7#a7 may be used only for costs of services described in paragraph 7#a7 that are provided by public housing residents trained by an entity receiving grant funds under the pilot program established under subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for financial assistance under this subsection an entity shall-- 7,a7 provide such assurances as the ,secretary shall require that it will use the funds only as provided in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7,b7 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary requires2 and 7,c7 comply with such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary shall establish to carry out this subsection4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated #b1ejj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj1 for financial assistance under this subsection4 7h7 ,impact of ,income on ,eligibility for ,housing ,benefits ,for any resident of public housing who is trained as a home health aide or as a provider of home-based health services pursuant to the program under subsection 7f71 any income received by such resident for providing covered home-based health services shall apply towards eligibility for benefits under ,federal housing programs as follows3 7#a7 ,no income received shall apply for the #ab months after the completion of the training of such resident4 7#b7 ,twenty-five percent of income received shall apply for the period that is #ab to #bd months after the completion of the training of such resident4 7#c7 ,fifty percent of income received shall apply for the period that is #bd to #cf months after the completion of the training of such resident4 7#d7 ,one hundred percent of income received shall apply for any period that begins after #cf months after the completion of the training of such resident4 4