,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fcjh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #ai1 #bjbj,ms4 ,jayapal 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,meng1 ,mr4 ,garca of ,illinois1 ,ms4 ,omar1 ,ms4 ,pressley1 ,ms4 ,tlaib1 ,mr4 ,blumenauer1 and ,ms4 ,ocasio-,cortez7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,house ,administration1 ,education and ,labor1 ,ways and ,means1 and the ,judiciary1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to address root causes of homelessness1 meet the needs of community members experiencing harms from homelessness1 transition communities towards providing housing for all1 and ensure full democratic participation and inclusion of persons experiencing homelessness1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,housing is a ,human ,right ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,funding,sec4 #aja4 ,treatment of revenue generated4,sec4 #ajb4 ,emergency solutions grant program4,sec4 #ajc4 ,continuum of care grant program4,sec4 #ajd4 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency emergency food and shelter grant program4,sec4 #aje4 ,requirements4,sec4 #ajf4 ,,gao study of requirements regarding participation and involvement of homeless individuals4,title ,,ii--,access to personal documents,sec4 #bja4 ,access to certain essential documents4,title ,,iii--,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness,sec4 #cja4 ,permanent authorization4,sec4 #cjb4 ,functions4,sec4 #cjc4 ,advisory board4,sec4 #cjd4 ,director4,sec4 #cje4 ,conforming amendment4,title ,,iv--,access to ,voting,sec4 #dja4 ,study of factors adversely affecting ability of homeless and housing-unstable individuals to vote4,sec4 #djb4 ,grants to facilitate voting by homeless and housing-unstable individuals4,title ,v--,humane infrastructure to address public needs,sec4 #eja4 ,library pilot grants4,sec4 #ejb4 ,,cdbg ,plus program4,title ,,vi--,revenue related to housing speculation and displacement,sec4 #fja4 ,amendments to the tax code4,sec4 #fjb4 ,phase down of mortgage interest deduction4,title ,,vii--,supported alternatives to penalization of persons experiencing homelessness,sec4 #gja4 ,grant authorization4,sec4 #gjb4 ,application4,sec4 #gjc4 ,use of funds4,sec4 #gjd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #b4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this ,act1 the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,at risk of homelessness ,the term at risk of homelessness means1 with respect to an individual or family1 that the individual or family-- 7,a7 has an annual income that is less than #cj percent of median family income for the area1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 does not have sufficient resources or support networks1 including family1 friends1 faith-based organizations1 and other social networks1 immediately available to prevent the individual or family from moving to an emergency shelter or other place described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 of this subsection2 and 7,c7 7i7 has moved because of economic hardship two or more times during the #fj days immediately preceding the application for homelessness prevention assistance under this ,act2 7ii7 is living in the home of another because of economic hardship2 7iii7 has been notified in writing that their right to occupy their current housing or living situation will be terminated within #ba days of the date of application for assistance under this ,act2 7iv7 lives in a hotel or motel and the cost of the hotel or motel stay is not paid by charitable organizations or by ,federal1 ,state1 or local government programs for low-income individuals2 7v7 lives in a single-room occupancy or efficiency apartment unit in which there reside more than two persons1 or lives in a larger housing unit in which there reside more than #a4e people per room1 as defined by the ,united ,states ,census ,bureau2 7vi7 is exiting a publicly funded institution1 or system of care1 including health-care facilities1 mental health facilities1 foster care and other youth facilities1 and correction programs and institutions2 or 7vii7 otherwise lives in housing that has characteristics associated with instability and an increased risk of homelessness1 including those characteristics identified in the approved consolidated plan for the applicable jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,cost-burdened ,the term cost-burdened means1 with respect to an individual or family1 that the individual or family-- 7,a7 spends more than #bb percent of their income on rent1 or other housing-related costs1 including property taxes1 utility bills1 and mortgage payments1 or both2 or 7,b7 otherwise compromises other basic needs in order to pay for housing4 7#c7 ,governmental unit2 municipality ,the terms governmental unit and municipality have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,homeless ,the term homeless means1 with respect to an individual or family-- 7,a7 an individual or family who lacks a fixed1 regular1 and adequate nighttime residence2 7,b7 an individual or family with a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings1 including a car1 park1 abandoned building1 bus or train station1 airport1 or camping ground2 7,c7 an individual or family living in a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements 7including hotels and motels paid for by ,federal1 ,state1 or local government programs for low-income individuals or by charitable organizations1 congregate shelters1 and transitional housing72 7,d7 an individual who resided in a shelter or place not meant for human habitation and who is exiting an institution where he or she temporarily resided2 and 7,e7 an individual or family who will imminently lose their housing1 including housing they own1 rent1 or live in without paying rent1 are sharing with others1 and rooms in hotels or motels not paid for by ,federal1 ,state1 or local government programs for low-income individuals or by charitable organizations4 7#e7 ,housing ,first ,the term ,housing ,first means1 with respect to addressing homelessness1 an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent and affordable housing opportunities and appropriate services without preconditions and low or no barriers to entry1 including barriers relating to sobriety1 treatment1 work requirements1 and service participation requirements4 7#f7 ,housing-unstable 7,a7 ,in general ,the term housing-unstable means1 with respect to an individual or family that the individual or family-- 7i7 lacks a fixed1 regular1 and adequate nighttime residence2 7ii7 shares housing with other persons due to loss of housing or economic hardship2 7iii7 lives in hotels or motels1 trailer parks1 or campgrounds due to lack of alternative arrangements2 7iv7 is awaiting foster care placement2 7v7 lives in substandard housing2 7vi7 is a child of migrant worker2 7vii7 has moved more than three times in the past year due to economic instability2 7viii7 would be unable to pay for housing if their income decreased by #ajj or more or if they experienced a financial hardship2 7ix7 is paying for housing or shelter with labor or sex2 7x7 has housing that is dependent on their employer2 7xi7 is exiting from incarceration 7including pre-trial and pre-conviction detention2 immigration detention2 and juvenile detention7 or who will be exiting from incarceration 7including conditional release on bail or parole7 in the next six months1 or1 with respect to youth1 who is or has been held in the custody of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7xii7 has an income is does not exceed #ej percent of median income for the area in which they reside2 7xiii7 has a primary income that is fixed and derived solely from ,federal or ,state benefits2 or 7xiv7 is a survivor of domestic violence or trafficking residing with a perpetrator of domestic violence or trafficking4 7,b7 ,included populations ,such term includes an individual or family who is-- 7i7 at risk of homelessness1 as such term in defined in this subsection2 7ii7 not consistently or safely housed1 including individuals and families at imminent risk of eviction1 who are couch-hopping1 have had to move into the dwelling unit of another individual or family2 or 7iii7 homeless in a rural area4 7#g7 ,justice system-involved ,the term justice system-involved includes persons who are or have been incarcerated or held in municipal1 ,state1 or ,federal jails1 prisons1 juvenile facilities1 or other types of detention facilities1 who have been held in pre-trial or post-conviction detention1 who have an arrest or conviction regardless of whether they were detained or incarcerated1 who have been held in immigration detention1 or1 with respect to youth1 who are or have been held in the custody of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#h7 ,penalize homelessness ,the term penalize homelessness means to impose1 by a governmental unit1 criminal or civil penalties on persons who are homeless or housing unstable in a manner that is related to those persons' engagement in necessary human activities1 including sleeping1 resting1 and eating4 7#i7 ,permanent supportive housing ,the term permanent supportive housing means housing that provides-- 7,a7 indefinite leasing or rental assistance2 and 7,b7 non-mandatory1 culturally competent supportive services to assist persons to achieve housing stability and maintain their health and well-being4 7#aj7 ,population at higher risk of homelessness 7,a7 ,in general ,the term population at higher risk of homelessness means a group of persons that is defined by a common characteristic and that has been found to experience homelessness1 housing instability1 or to be cost-burdened at a rate higher than that of the general public4 7,b7 ,higher rate ,information that may be used in demonstrating such a higher rate includes data generated by the ,federal ,government1 by ,state or municipal governments1 by peer-reviewed research1 and by organizations having expertise in working with or advocating on behalf of homeless1 housing unstable1 or cost-burdened groups4 7,c7 ,included populations ,such term shall include populations for which such higher rate has already been demonstrated1 including ,asian1 ,black1 ,latino1 ,native ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander and other communities of color2 persons with disabilities1 including mental health disabilities1 elderly persons1 foster and former foster youth2 ,,lgbtq persons1 gender non-binary and gender non-conforming persons1 justice system-involved persons1 and veterans4 ,i ,funding #aja4 ,treatment of revenue generated ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall determine the amount of revenues accruing to the general fund of the ,treasury by reason of the enactment of title ,,vi of this ,act and shall credit an amount equal to such revenues to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall credit #dj percent of such revenues for assistance under the emergency solutions grant program authorized under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq474 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall credit #dj percent of such revenues for assistance under the continuum of care program authorized under subtitle ,c of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq474 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall credit #bj percent of such revenues for assistance under the ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,plus ,program1 authorized under section #dif of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7as added by section #ejb of this ,act74 #ajb4 ,emergency solutions grant program ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter1 to make grants under the emergency solutions grant program authorized under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq471 an amount equal to the difference between #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj and the amount credited for such use for such fiscal year pursuant to section #aja7a7 of this ,act4 #ajc4 ,continuum of care grant program ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter1 to make grants under the continuum of care program authorized under subtitle ,c of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq471 an amount equal to the difference between #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj and the amount credited for such use for such fiscal year pursuant to section #aja7b7 of this ,act4 #ajd4 ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency emergency food and shelter grant program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated1 for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for emergency food and shelter grants under subtitle ,b of title ,,iii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacda et seq474 7b7 ,national ,board membership ,subsection 7b7 of section #cja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking #f members and inserting at least #h members2 7#b7 in the third sentence by striking ,each such member and inserting ,four members2 and 7#c7 by inserting after and below paragraph 7#f7 the following flush matter3 ,at least #d members shall be appointed from among individuals nominated by national organizations identified by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness1 that represent a population at higher risk of homelessness 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,housing is a ,human ,right ,act of #bjbj74 4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,subsection 7a7 of section #cac of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacdc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting hygiene1 after food12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 to conduct rehabilitation of existing shelter or feeding facilities to ensure such facilities are safe1 sanitary1 and in compliance with local building codes2 7#d7 to provide flexible and appropriate access to temporary shelter2 7#e7 to build and maintain new forms of safe and sanitary shelters1 including tiny homes2 and 7#f7 to provide supports1 including shelter1 transitional housing1 and specialized medical respite shelter and associated services to homeless or housing-unstable 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,housing is a ,human ,right ,act of #bjbj7 elderly persons1 persons with disabilities1 and persons who are or have been sick or injured1 and to persons are who are being discharged or who have recently been discharged from hospitals1 nursing facilities or similar facilities 4 7d7 ,distribution of amounts ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #caf7;a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacdf7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 which shall provide for consideration of regional variation in housing costs and costs of living1 rates of homelessness and housing instability1 and income inequality4 7e7 ,appropriate non-,discrimination policy 7#a7 ,national and local boards ,section #cja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacca7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,appropriate non-,discrimination policy ,the ,national ,board shall-- 7#a7 at all times having in effect a policy that prohibits discrimination against persons in all classes provided protection against discrimination under ,federal law and explicitly prohibits discrimination based on the gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth2 and 7#b7 require each local board designated pursuant to section #cjb to have in effect a policy described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 4 7#b7 ,service providers ,subsection 7a7 of section #caf of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacdf7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 guidelines requiring each private nonprofit organization and local government carrying out a local emergency food and shelter program with amounts provided under this subtitle to have in effect1 with respect to such program1 a policy described in section #cja7;f77#a74 4 7f7 ,,gao study of allocation formula ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to identify and analyze the methods in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act for determining the amount and distribution of assistance under the ,emergency ,food and ,shelter ,grants ,program of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under subtitle ,b of title ,,iii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacda et seq47 to determine whether such current methods adequately address the needs of homeless persons and the communities that serve them4 ,not later than the expiration of the #ab-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to the ,congress detailing the findings of such study and making recommendations as to how the ,emergency ,food and ,shelter ,program ,national ,board should revise such methods to more adequately and accurately meet such needs4 7g7 ,,gao study of compliance with participation requirements ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to identify and analyze the extent to which recipient service providers under the ,emergency ,food and ,shelter ,grants ,program of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under subtitle ,b of title ,,iii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacda et seq47 comply with the provisions of the guidelines for such ,program required under paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of section #caf7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacdf7;a72 relating to involvement and participation of homeless individuals74 ,not later than the expiration of the #bd-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to the ,congress detailing the findings of such study1 including identifying any barriers to compliance and the level of compliance and recommending models for compliance 7including specific models used by such recipient service providers7 and suggested support methods to assist recipients to comply4 #aje4 ,requirements 7a7 ,limitation on matching funds requirements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of any grant made using amounts made available by this ,act to any recipient that is a governmental unit1 non-,federal supplemental or matching funding shall not be required for such grant if such recipient demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 assistance using such grant amounts will be provided in accordance with a ,housing ,first strategy for addressing homelessness in the area in which the assistance is used2 7#b7 the recipient has created and implemented a formal plan to cease to penalize homelessness2 7#c7 the recipient has established a formal plan to identify and address structural and implicit bias in implementation of programs funded under this ,act that specifically addresses potential bias towards members of groups identified a population at higher risk of homelessness1 as such term is defined in section #c of this ,act2 7#d7 the recipient has established a formal plan to facilitate issuance and replacement of personal identification documents issued by the recipient for persons who are homeless or housing-unstable2 7#e7 in the case of any recipient that administers elections1 the recipient has established a plan to ensure that persons who are homeless or housing-unstable are not prevented from voting due to irregular or non-existent addresses or other similar barriers2 and 7#f7 the recipient has procedures in effect for interacting with the property of homeless persons that-- 7,a7 require a minimum of three days prior notice shall be given before property is moved or disposed of2 7,b7 provide a plan that safeguards any item that is not clearly trash for a minimum of #cj days2 and 7,c7 allow persons experiencing homelessness to easily retrieve their possessions4 7b7 ,requirement for ongoing efforts ,assistance made available under this ,act may not be provided to any governmental unit unless such unit demonstrates1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that such entity has in effect1 or is actively working toward implementing1 policies1 regulations1 or other requirements sufficient to ensure the following within the jurisdiction of such entity3 7#a7 ,any law that imposes a criminal punishment on a person or groups of persons who are homeless1 or who has no other place to go1 for sleeping outside or on public property is not being enforced4 7#b7 ,effective procedures are in effect for interacting with the property of homeless persons that comply with due process protections of the #adth ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,non-,governmental entities ,assistance made available under this ,act may not be provided to any entity that is not a governmental unit unless such entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 such entity has in effect1 or is actively working toward implementing1 a procedure that provides for regular community participation1 comment1 feedback1 and guidance on the activities and performance in serving homeless1 housing-unstable1 and cost-burdened individuals and households2 and 7#b7 in the case of any entity that in any fiscal year receives more than #a1jjj1jjj from amounts made available under this ,act1 all personnel carrying out activities assisted with amounts made available under this ,act whose responsibilities involve regular contact with homeless1 housing-unstable1 or cost-burdened individuals or households1 or who have management positions overseeing personnel in regular contact with homeless1 housing-unstable1 or cost-burdened individuals or households1 are adequately trained regarding harm reduction1 de-escalation techniques1 trauma-informed care1 implicit bias1 cultural competency1 and disability rights4 7d7 ,all entities ,assistance made available under this ,act may not be provided to any entity1 whether a governmental unit or a non-governmental entity1 unless such entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that such entity has in effect a written non-discrimination policy that-- 7#a7 prohibits discrimination against persons in all classes provided protection against discrimination under ,federal law2 and 7#b7 explicitly prohibits discrimination based on the gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth4 #ajf4 ,,gao study of requirements regarding participation and involvement of homeless individuals 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to identify and analyze the extent to which-- 7#a7 recipient service providers under the ,emergency ,food and ,shelter ,grants ,program of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under subtitle ,b of title ,,iii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacda et seq47 comply with the provisions of the guidelines for such ,program required under paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of section #caf7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacdf7;a72 relating to involvement and participation of homeless individuals72 and 7#b7 recipients under the ,emergency ,solutions ,grant ,program under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacga et seq47 comply with the requirements under section #daf7;d7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacge7;d72 relating to participation of homeless individuals74 7b7 ,report ,not later than the expiration of the #cf-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to the ,congress detailing the findings of such study1 including identifying the level of such compliance and any barriers to compliance with such requirements1 and recommending models for compliance 7including any effective specific models used by such recipients7 and suggested support methods to assist recipients to comply4 ,,ii ,access to personal documents #bja4 ,access to certain essential documents 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall publish a report that identifies-- 7,a7 each essential document issued to persons who are homeless or housing-unstable by-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7iii7 the ,administrator of ,veterans ,affairs2 7iv7 the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states2 7v7 the ,commissioner of the ,social ,security ,administration2 7vi7 the ,commissioner of ,internal ,revenue2 7vii7 the ,director of ,national ,park ,service2 7viii7 the ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7ix7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 and 7x7 any other agency identified by the ,comptroller ,general2 7,b7 any barrier1 including any financial barrier1 persons who are homeless or housing-unstable face in-- 7i7 requesting any essential document identified under paragraph 7#a72 or 7ii7 replacing any such essential document if lost1 misplaced1 stolen1 expired1 destroyed1 or otherwise inaccessible2 7,c7 any barrier created by the requirements of title ,,ii of the ,,real ,,id ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-ah2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcja note71 or implementation thereof1 persons who are homeless or housing-unstable face in-- 7i7 requesting a driver's license or identification card issued by a ,state2 or 7ii7 replacing such driver's license or identification card if lost1 misplaced1 stolen1 expired1 destroyed1 or otherwise inaccessible2 and 7,d7 recommendations for-- 7i7 each agency listed under paragraph 7#a7 on how to reduce or eliminate any barrier identified under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 the ,federal ,government1 ,state governments1 and local governments on how to reduce or eliminate any barrier identified under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,timing of report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit the report required by subsection 7a7 to the relevant committees of ,congress and the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness at a time agreed upon by the ,comptroller ,general and such ,committees4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall brief the relevant committees of ,congress and the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness on any preliminary observations of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to the contents of the report required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,essential document ,the term essential document means a document that is essential to the health1 safety1 or stability of a person who is homeless or housing-unstable1 including a document that is essential to-- 7,a7 verifying the identity or immigration status of such person2 or 7,b7 assisting such person-- 7i7 in providing for basic needs such as shelter1 housing1 nutrition1 and healthcare2 or 7ii7 show eligibility for employment1 healthcare1 or public benefit4 7#b7 ,relevant committees of ,congress ,the term relevant committees of ,congress means the committees of ,congress with jurisdiction over the agencies listed under subsection 7a77#a74 ,,iii ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness #cja4 ,permanent authorization ,title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacah71 by striking the sentence and inserting the following3 ,there is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out this title42 7#b7 by striking section #bji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacai72 and 7#c7 by redesignating sections #bjg and #bjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacag1 #aacah7 as sections #bjh and #bji1 respectively4 #cjb4 ,functions ,section #bjc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ad7 rely on evidence-based practices2 7#ae7 identify and promote successful practices1 including the ,housing ,first strategy and the permanent supportive housing model2 and 7#af7 prioritize addressing disparities faced by members of a population at higher risk of homelessness1 as such term is defined in section #c of the ,housing is a ,human ,right ,act of #bjbj1 including by issuing reports and making recommendations to agencies4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 make formal reports and recommendations to ,federal agencies1 which shall include comments on how proposed regulatory changes would impact persons experiencing homelessness1 housing instability1 or who are cost-burdened4 4 #cjc4 ,advisory board 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act is amended by inserting after section #bjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacaf7 the following new section3 #bjg4 ,advisory board 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established an advisory board for the ,council4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,selection ,the advisory board shall be composed of not less than #bj individuals1 selected by the ,executive ,director of the ,council from nominees proposed pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 as follows3 7,a7 ,not less than #aj members shall be individuals who are homeless or experiencing housing instability1 or were so during the #e calendar years preceding appointment to the advisory board or who have been so in the last #e calendar years4 7,b7 ,not less than #h members shall be individuals who are members of1 or advocate on behalf of1 or both1 a population at higher risk of homelessness1 as such term is defined in section #c of the ,housing is a ,human ,right ,act of #bjbj1 including such transgender and gender non-conforming persons1 ,asian1 ,black1 ,latino1 ,native ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 and other communities of color1 youth in or formerly in the foster care system1 and justice-system involved youth and adults4 7#b7 ,nomination ,nominees for members of the advisory board shall be proposed by any grantee or subgrantee under this ,act4 7#c7 ,report ,upon selection of members of the advisory board1 the ,executive ,director of the ,council shall submit a report to the ,congress identifying the members selected and demonstration compliance with the provisions of this subsection4 7#d7 ,terms ,members of the advisory board shall serve terms of #b years4 7c7 ,functions ,the advisory board shall review the work of the ,council1 make recommendations regarding how the ,council can most effectively pursue the goal of ending homelessness1 and raise specific points of concern with members of the ,council who represent ,federal agencies4 7d7 ,meetings ,the advisory board shall meet in person not less often than twice each year4 7e7 ,council meetings ,the ,council shall meet regularly not less often than once a year with the advisory board and shall provide timely written responses to recommendations1 proposals1 and concerns issued by the advisory board4 7f7 ,chairman ,the position of ,chairman of the advisory board shall be filled by an individual who is a current or former member of the advisory board1 is nominated by at least two members of the advisory board1 and is confirmed by a vote of not less than #ge percent of the members of the advisory board4 7g7 ,compensation ,each member of the advisory board shall receive compensation for their participation including a participation stipend in an amount determined by the ,council and travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with sections #egjb and #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,the agencies implementing this ,act shall construe this ,act in a manner that facilitates and encourage the full participation of advisory board members and shall consider the barriers faced by persons experiencing homelessness and shall endeavor to overcome such barriers to participation4 4 7b7 ,representation of chairman on council ,section #bjb7;a7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacab7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bb7 as paragraph 7#ba72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bb7 ,the chairman of the advisory board established by section #bjg4 4 #cjd4 ,director ,subsection 7a7 of section #bjd of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacad7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,director4--,the ,council shall appoint an ,executive ,director1 who shall be and inserting the following3 7a7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the chief executive officer of the ,council shall be the ,executive ,director1 who shall be appointed in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,process for appointment ,a vacancy in the position of ,executive ,director shall be filled by an individual nominated and appointed to such position by the ,council1 except that the ,council may not appoint any nominee who is not confirmed by approval of #ge percent of the aggregate of all members of the ,council and the advisory board under section #bjg pursuant to an election in which each such member's vote is given identical weight4 ,if the ,council is unable to agree on an ,executive ,director1 the chairperson of the advisory council shall act as interim ,executive ,director4 4 #cje4 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #aja7;b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacja note7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #bji and #baj and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bji4 ,encouragement of ,state involvement4 4 ,,iv ,access to ,voting #dja4 ,study of factors adversely affecting ability of homeless and housing-unstable individuals to vote 7a7 ,study ,the ,election ,assistance ,commission shall conduct a study identifying and analyzing on a ,state-by-,state basis the factors which adversely affect the ability of individuals who are homeless or who are housing-unstable to vote in elections for public office1 including the implementation of the ,,real ,,id ,act1 ,state laws requiring voters to provide ,,id as a condition of voting1 and the penalization of homelessness4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to ,congress and make available to the public a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a71 and shall include in the report recommendations to address the factors identified in the study4 7c7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #djb4 ,grants to facilitate voting by homeless and housing-unstable individuals 7a7 ,grants ,the ,election ,assistance ,commission shall carry out a program under which the ,commission shall make grants to eligible nonprofit corporations and eligible units of local government for carrying out programs and activities which will facilitate voting in elections for public office by individuals who are homeless or who are housing-unstable4 7b7 ,eligibility ,a nonprofit corporation or a unit of local government is eligible to receive a grant under the program established under this section if the corporation or unit submits to the ,election ,assistance ,commission1 at such time and in such form as the ,commission may require1 an application containing-- 7#a7 in the case of a nonprofit corporation1 a certification that the corporation has in effect a non-discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination against persons in all classes provided protection against discrimination under ,federal law and that further protects against discrimination on the basis of the gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth2 and 7#b7 such information and assurances as the ,commission may require4 7c7 ,priorities in selection of nonprofit corporations ,in selecting among eligible nonprofit corporations for receiving grants under the program established under this section1 the ,commission shall give priority to corporations which meet any of the following3 7#a7 ,a proven history of working with homeless1 housing-unstable1 and cost-burdened households4 7#b7 ,a proven history of successfully encouraging civic participation4 7#c7 ,a proven history of participation by homeless1 housing-unstable1 and cost-burdened households in the leadership and decision-making power of the corporation4 7#d7 ,a proven history of successful engagement with a population at higher risk of homelessness1 as defined in section #c of this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 ,,lgbtq persons2 7,b7 foster youth and former foster youth2 7,c7 ,asian1 ,black1 ,latino1 ,native ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander and other communities of color2 7,d7 low-income older adults2 7,e7 persons with disabilities1 including mental health disabilities2 7,f7 justice-system-involved persons2 and 7,g7 immigrant communities4 7d7 ,nonprofit corporation defined ,in this section1 the term nonprofit corporation means a corporation described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter4 ,v ,humane infrastructure to address public needs #eja4 ,library pilot grants 7a7 ,authorization ,from amounts made available under subsection 7g7 for a fiscal year1 the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,institute7 shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to enable municipal1 county1 and ,state library administrative agencies to award subgrants to public libraries1 school libraries1 and public law school libraries for carrying out pilot programs to address the needs of homeless and housing-unstable persons4 7b7 ,pilot programs ,each pilot program assisted with amounts from a subgrant under this section shall allow a library system or systems to create or expand projects or services that primarily address the needs of homeless and housing-unstable persons4 ,preference shall be given to funding proposals that integrate with existing ,federal or ,state programs that serve homeless persons1 housing-unstable individuals1 and cost-burdened households4 7c7 ,authorized agency ,the ,institute shall disburse funding made available to carry out this section4 ,the ,institute may consult with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness1 or any other appropriate agency to ensure that funds are disbursed and utilized appropriately4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 a municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,institute may require4 ,each application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of how the municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency will award subgrants described in subsection 7e71 including any priorities or considerations that will be applied in making such awards1 with an emphasis toward supporting programs addressing the needs of homeless persons2 7#b7 a description of how the municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency will disseminate1 in a timely manner1 information regarding the subgrants described in subsection 7e7 and the application process for such subgrants2 7#c7 a description of the criteria that the municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency will require for the programs2 and 7#d7 an assurance from the municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency that each eligible library that receives a subgrant will provide programs that primarily serve persons who are homeless or housing-unstable4 7e7 ,subgrants 7#a7 ,in general ,each municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section may use such grant amounts to provide subgrants1 on a competitive basis1 to a public library1 school library1 or public law school libraries to enable such libraries to provide programs that address the need of homeless persons4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a subgrant under this subsection1 a public library1 school library1 or public law school library shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency may require4 ,each application shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the homelessness-related programs that the eligible local library administrative agency will provide at each library to be assisted2 and 7,b7 a description of how community or governmental partners will be involved in the homelessness-related programs of the library4 7#c7 ,criteria for awards ,a municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section shall award subgrants based on-- 7,a7 the proposed number of libraries and the estimated number of homeless persons that will be served under the homelessness-related programs2 and 7,b7 any other criteria established by the municipal1 county1 or ,state library administrative agency in the application submitted under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,reports ,each ,state library administrative agency receiving a grant under this section for a fiscal year shall submit a report for such fiscal year to the ,institute regarding the progress made in achieving the purposes of the grant4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter4 #ejb4 ,,cdbg ,plus program ,title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,e ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,plus ,program #dif4 ,,cdbg ,plus program 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall carry out a ,community ,development ,block ,grant ,plus ,program under this section 7in this section referred to as the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program7 to provide assistance to units of general local government and ,states for activities to benefit homeless1 housing unstable1 or cost-burdened households4 7b7 ,structure ,the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program shall be carried out in the same manner and subject to the same requirements and limitations applicable to the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 except to the extent otherwise provided-- 7#a7 by this section2 or 7#b7 the ,secretary1 to account for differences between-- 7,a7 the primary objectives of such block grant program and the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program 7as provided in subsection 7c7 of this section72 and 7,b7 the primary benefit requirement of such block grant program under section #aja7;c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja7;c77 and the primary benefit requirement of the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program 7as provided in subsection 7d7 of this section74 7c7 ,primary objective ,the primary objective of this section and of the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program of each grantee under the program shall be to reduce and end homelessness and housing instability and to reduce and prevent cost-burdens1 with priority given to providing shelter and temporary and permanent housing for low-income and extremely low-income households and for members of a population at higher risk of homelessness1 as such term is defined in section #c of the ,housing is a ,human ,right ,act of #bjbj4 7d7 ,primary benefit requirement ,consistent with the primary objective under subsection 7c71 all of the ,federal assistance provided to ,states and units of general local government under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program shall be used for the support of activities that benefit homeless1 housing unstable1 or cost-burdened households4 7e7 ,program differences ,notwithstanding any provision of title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program shall be subject to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,eligible activities ,notwithstanding section #aje of such title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje71 activities assisted under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program may include only the following activities3 7,a7 ,projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly persons and persons with disabilities1 and projects that assist elderly persons to age in place4 7,b7 ,the acquisition of real property 7including air rights1 water rights1 and other interests therein7 which is appropriate for rehabilitation1 conservation1 or construction of permanent affordable housing or temporary shelter or transitional housing4 7,c7 ,the provision of public services that increase shelter and stability for persons experiencing homelessness or housing instability1 including services associated with permanent supportive housing1 housing search and placement support1 and legal services4 7,d7 ,activities necessary to develop1 implement1 or evaluate a comprehensive plan to end homelessness and housing instability4 7,e7 ,the rehabilitation1 development1 or construction of dignified and humane housing that is permanently affordable to persons earning #cj percent or less of the median income for the area in which the housing is located1 including the construction and maintenance of public housing units and the creation of new forms of housing1 such as tiny homes4 7,f7 ,the rehabilitation1 development1 or construction of dignified and humane transitional housing and temporary shelters1 including temporary or permanent housing for persons with more medically complex needs4 7,g7 ,all necessary activities to create1 maintain1 and offer to the public the types of infrastructure necessary to address basic human needs1 including public bathrooms1 water fountains1 and places to sit and rest4 ,notwithstanding any provision of title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 the construction of new affordable housing in accordance with this paragraph is specifically permitted as an eligible activity of the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program4 7#b7 ,formula distribution 7,a7 ,use of existing regulations ,until the regulations required under subparagraph 7,b7 take effect1 amounts made available for assistance under this title shall be allocated pursuant to the formula established under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 7,b7 ,new formula ,not later than the expiration of the #ab-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations that establish a formula for allocation of amounts made available for assistance under this title that utilizes factors that more directly correlate to need of grantees for such amounts to address homelessness1 housing instability1 and cost-burdened households4 7#c7 ,citizen participation plan ,in addition to citizen participation requirements under section #ajd7;a7 of such title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;a771 the citizenship participation process of each grantee under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program shall solicit the active participation of homeless1 housing unstable1 and cost-burdened households in directing the use of assistance provided under the ,program4 7#d7 ,non-displacement ,notwithstanding section #ajd7;d7 of such title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;d771 each grantee under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program shall-- 7,a7 certify that the activities funded with assistance provided under the program will not displace low- and moderate-income people2 and 7,b7 take such actions as the ,secretary considers necessary to inform residents of grantee community of a phone number for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development which may be used to inform the ,department of any such activities that may be causing the displacement of low- and moderate-income residents4 7#e7 ,expedited assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide for expedited funding under the ,,cdbg ,plus program for any grantee that demonstrates that ,federal property is available in the jurisdiction of the grantee that could be used to address homelessness and associated needs or housing instability but for the infrastructure needs that could be addressed through funds provided under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program4 7#f7 ,housing-first ,in allocating amounts for grants under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize affordable housing creation1 permanent supportive housing1 and supportive services utilizing a ,housing ,first model1 and other infrastructure to address basic human needs4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect or alter the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for assistance under the ,,cdbg ,plus ,program under this section1 for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter1 an amount equal to the difference between #f1jjj1jjj1jjj and the amount credited for such use for such fiscal year pursuant to section #aja7c7 of this ,act4 4 ,,vi ,revenue related to housing speculation and displacement #fja4 ,amendments to the tax code 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #ej;,a ,real property-related taxes ,sec4 #ejjj;,d-#a4 ,luxury real property transfers4 ,sec4 #ejjj;,d-#b4 ,real property secrecy transfer tax4 ,sec4 #ejjj;,d-#c4 ,mass landlord rental tax4 #ejjj;,d-#a4 ,luxury real property transfers 7a7 ,in general ,there is hereby imposed on the sale or exchange of real property a tax equal to #e percent of the amount realized from such sale or exchange4 7b7 ,limitation ,the tax imposed by this section shall not apply to a sale or exchange of property unless the amount realized from such sale or exchange 7or from a series of related sales or exchanges of which such property is a part7 is at least #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,liability for tax 7#a7 ,in general ,the tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the transferor and by the transferee4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,property transferred to tax-exempt ,in the case of property transferred to a tax exempt entity1 or a ,state or local government 7or political subdivision thereof71 the tax imposed by this section shall be zero4 7,b7 ,property transferred by tax-exempt ,in the case of property transferred by a tax-exempt entity1 or a ,state or local government 7or political subdivision thereof71 the tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the transferee4 7,c7 ,tax exempt entity ,for purposes of this section1 the term tax-exempt entity means any organization which is exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter unless such property is used predominantly in an unrelated trade or business the income of which is subject to tax under section #eaa4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such rules as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent avoidance of the purposes of this section4 #ejjj;,d-#b4 ,real property secrecy transfer tax 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a sale or exchange of real property to or from an applicable anonymous entity1 there is hereby imposed on such transfer a tax equal to #aj for each #ajj realized on such sale or exchange4 7b7 ,applicable anonymous taxpayer 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this section1 the term applicable anonymous entity means any entity or trust the beneficial owners of which are not available by freely accessible public records4 7#b7 ,beneficial owner ,the term beneficial owner means1 with respect to any entity1 an individual who1 directly or indirectly-- 7,a7 exercises substantial control over the entity1 7,b7 owns #be percent or more of the equity interest in such entity1 or 7,c7 receive substantial economic benefits from such entity 7other than in connection with employment74 7#c7 ,special rule for entities registered in global legal identifier program 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any entity that participates in the legal entity identifier program4 7,b7 ,controlled groups ,in the case of any persons treated as a single employer under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #eb1 or subsection 7m7 or 7o7 of section #dad1 subparagraph 7,a7 shall only apply if each such person so treated participates in the legal entity identifier program4 7c7 ,liability for tax 7#a7 ,in general ,each applicable anonymous entity who transfers or receives property in a sale or exchange to which this section applies shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of the tax imposed by this section4 7#b7 ,members of controlled group ,if such an applicable anonymous entity is a member of a controlled group1 each member of such controlled group shall be jointly and severally liable for such payment4 #ejjj;,d-#c4 ,mass landlord rental tax 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a covered landlord1 there is hereby imposed on the rental of a dwelling unit a tax equal to #a percent of the amount of the rent paid for such dwelling unit4 7b7 ,covered landlord ,for purposes of this section1 the term covered landlord means any person that owns-- 7#a7 more than #a1jjj dwelling units held for rent within a single metropolitan statistical area1 7#b7 more than #b1jjj dwelling units held for rent1 or 7#c7 at least #ejj dwelling units held for rent in at least #c different ,states4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any dwelling unit subject to a rent control1 just cause1 or source of income discrimination law4 7#b7 ,rent control law ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term rent control law means any ,state or local law which restricts the amount by which a lessor may increase rental payments for a dwelling unit and allows an affirmative defense to eviction or private right of enforcement4 7,b7 ,minimum amount level of rent control ,a law shall not be treated as a rent control law with respect to any dwelling unit for purposes of this paragraph unless the lessor of such dwelling unit may not1 when the lease with respect to such unit expires1 increase monthly rent by an amount greater than the percentage increase1 if any1 over the preceding #ab months in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers or #c percent of the average monthly amount paid for the same unit for each month that the unit was occupied during the previous #ab-month period1 whichever is greater4 7#c7 ,just cause law ,the term just cause law means any ,state or local law which at least restricts a lessor from evicting lessee by limiting evictions to instances in which-- 7,a7 the tenant has-- 7i7 failed to pay rent for #b or more consecutive months despite clear and timely notice1 7ii7 caused substantial destruction to the rental property1 7iii7 caused significant danger to other tenants1 or 7iv7 significantly and repeatedly violated an explicit lease term and failed to cure the violation after being given notice requesting that the lease term violation be cured1 or 7,b7 the landlord seeks to occupy the unit for use as a primary residence1 or seeks the availability of the unit for occupancy by an immediate relative as a primary residence4 7#d7 ,source of income discrimination law 7,a7 ,in general ,the term source of income discrimination law means a ,state or local law which places restrictions on a lessor from rejecting lessee applicants1 or to evicting an existing lessee1 due to the lessee's source of income4 7,b7 ,source of income ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 source of income includes the following3 7i7 ,a housing voucher under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 and any form of ,federal1 ,state1 or local housing assistance provided to a family or provided to a housing owner on behalf of a family1 including rental vouchers1 rental assistance1 and rental subsidies from nongovernmental organizations4 7ii7 ,any income received during a taxable year as ,social ,security benefits1 as defined in section #hf7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 or as supplemental security income benefits under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq474 7iii7 ,any income received by court order1 including spousal support and child support4 7iv7 ,any payment from a trust1 guardian1 or conservator4 7v7 ,any other lawful source of income4 7d7 ,aggregation rules ,all persons treated as a single employer under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #eb1 or subsection 7m7 or 7o7 of section #dad1 shall be treated as one person for purposes of applying subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to sales and exchanges after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #fjb4 ,phase down of mortgage interest deduction 7a7 ,in general ,section #afc7;h77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,phasedown of deduction 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of amounts paid or accrued during a taxable year beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the amount of qualified residence interest allowed as a deduction under this section for such taxable year shall not exceed an amount equal to the applicable percentage of the qualified residence interest which would have been allowed as a deduction to the taxpayer under this section without regard to this subparagraph4 7ii7 ,applicable percentage ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the applicable percentage shall be determined under the following table3 ,in the case of taxable years,the applicable beginning with or during3percentage shall be3#bjbaijbjbbhjbjbcgjbjbdfjbjbeejbjbfdj bjbgcjbjbhbjbjbiajbjcj and thereafter#j 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or accrued during taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,,vii ,supported alternatives to penalization of persons experiencing homelessness #gja4 ,grant authorization ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to make grants to ,states1 units of local government1 public and community defender systems1 and nonprofit organizations to create or expand alternatives to penalizing homelessness 7as such term is defined in section #c of this ,act74 #gjb4 ,application 7a7 ,in general ,an entity seeking a grant under this title shall submit to the ,attorney ,general an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,attorney ,general may reasonably require1 including an assurance described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,assurance described ,an assurance described in this subsection is an assurance that the entity has in place a policy protecting employees and persons and communities served by the entity from discrimination under applicable civil rights laws1 and that such policy includes protection from discrimination on the basis of gender-related identity1 appearance1 mannerisms1 or other gender-related characteristics of an individual1 regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth4 7c7 ,nonprofit expertise ,in addition to the assurance described in subsection 7b71 a nonprofit organization seeking a grant under this title shall demonstrate in its application that it has a proven history of-- 7#a7 successful engagement with populations experiencing homelessness and housing instability1 including members of a population at higher risk of homelessness1 as such term is defined in section #c of this ,act2 or 7#b7 assisting communities to engage in alternatives to penalizing homelessness4 #gjc4 ,use of funds ,an entity that receives a grant under this title may use funds received under this title for any of the following3 7#a7 ,creating or expanding a law enforcement assisted diversion program1 which program includes-- 7,a7 a focus on reducing racial disparity in law enforcement and prosecution2 7,b7 reliance on harm-reduction principles2 7,c7 collaboration with community-based1 trauma-informed organizations2 and 7,d7 development of pre-arrest diversion programs that are designed in consultation with law enforcement1 persons experiencing homelessness and housing instability1 populations at higher risk of homelessness1 and community based health and service providers4 7#b7 ,providing technical support to jurisdictions that are working to reduce the extent to which the laws or policies in that jurisdiction penalize homelessness1 including-- 7,a7 assisting the jurisdiction in creating procedures to safeguard the personal property of persons experiencing homelessness or housing instability2 and 7,b7 developing protocols for pre-booking diversion for low-level offenses in cases where the incident is related to a mental health condition or addiction4 7#c7 ,creating1 supporting1 expanding1 or studying mobile crisis intervention teams that are trained to provide immediate stabilization services to persons with an urgent medical or psychological need1 as an alternative to a law enforcement response1 which teams may include healthcare professionals1 mental health professionals1 addiction counselors1 housing referral specialists1 and other related resource providers4 #gjd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #ajj1jjj1jjj for the first fiscal year commencing after the date of the enactment of this ,act and for each of the next nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter4