,,ii #aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bgja ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bg1 #bjbc,mr4 ,padilla 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,feinstein1 ,ms4 ,hirono1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mrs4 ,gillibrand1 and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to address the homelessness and housing crises1 to move toward the goal of providing for a home for all ,americans1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,housing for ,all ,act of #bjbc4 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--,addressing the housing shortage,sec4 #aja4 ,housing ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #ajb4 ,section #bjb supportive housing for the elderly program4,sec4 #ajc4 ,section #haa supportive housing for people with disabilities4,sec4 #ajd4 ,,home ,investment ,partnerships ,program4,sec4 #aje4 ,technical assistance for navigating ,federal and ,state housing funding sources4,sec4 #ajf4 ,permanent authorization of ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness and establishment of racial equity commission4,,title ,,ii--,addressing homelessness,sec4 #bja4 ,expansion of housing choice voucher program4,sec4 #bjb4 ,project-based rental assistance4,sec4 #bjc4 ,emergency solutions grant program4,sec4 #bjd4 ,continuum of care grant program4,sec4 #bje4 ,program administration1 training1 technical assistance1 and capacity building4,sec4 #bjf4 ,,gao report on eviction data4,,title ,,iii--,investing in innovative community-driven solutions,sec4 #cja4 ,safe parking program grants4,sec4 #cjb4 ,hotel1 motel1 and commercial acquisitions and conversions to permanent housing4,sec4 #cjc4 ,eviction protection grant program4,sec4 #cjd4 ,mobile crisis intervention teams grants4,sec4 #cje4 ,library consortium pilot grants4,sec4 #cjf4 ,report on inclusive transit-oriented development to enhance climate mitigation and disaster resiliency4,sec4 #cjg4 ,establishing an innovation pilot within the carbon reduction program4,sec4 #cjh4 ,making infill housing and other transportation efficiency projects eligible for ,,raise grants4,sec4 #cji4 ,homelessness and behavioral health care coordination4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,at risk of homelessness ,the term at risk of homelessness has the meaning given the term in section #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj74 7#b7 ,homeless2 homeless person ,the terms homeless and homeless person have the meanings given those terms in section #ajc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe2 tribally designated housing entity ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and tribally designated housing entity have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7#d7 ,justice system-involved ,the term justice system-involved includes individuals 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#e7 ,population at higher risk of homelessness 7,a7 ,in general ,the term population at higher risk of homelessness means a group of individuals 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 color1 individuals with disabilities1 including mental health disabilities1 elderly individuals1 foster and former foster youth1 lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 and queer individuals1 gender non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals1 veterans1 and such additional communities and individuals as the ,secretary may include after receiving public comment4 7#f7 ,public housing agency ,the term public housing agency has the meaning given the term in section #c7;b77#f7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#f774 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,i ,addressing the housing shortage #aja4 ,housing ,trust ,fund ,section #acch7;a7 of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,housing ,trust ,fund #de1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcc4 4 #ajb4 ,section #bjb supportive housing for the elderly program ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc-- 7#a7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for the supportive housing for the elderly program authorized under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq71 which shall be used-- 7,a7 for capital advance awards in accordance with section #bjb7;c77#a7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq7c77#a77 to recipients that are eligible under that ,act2 7,b7 for section #h project-based rental assistance contracts in accordance with section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 for capital advance projects2 and 7,c7 for service coordinators2 7#b7 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to provide technical assistance to support ,state-level efforts to improve the design and delivery of voluntary supportive services for residents of any housing assisted under the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #aja-fbe7 and other housing supporting low-income older adults2 and 7#c7 #abe1jjj1jjj for the costs to the ,secretary of administration and oversight4 #ajc4 ,section #haa supportive housing for people with disabilities ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc-- 7#a7 #ijj1jjj1jjj for capital advances1 including amendments to capital advance contracts1 for supportive housing for persons with disabilities1 as authorized by section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under subsection 7d77#b7 of such section #haa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq7h771 and for project rental assistance to ,state housing finance agencies and other appropriate entities as authorized under subsection 7b77#c7 of such section #haa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac72 7#b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for providing technical assistance to support ,state-level efforts to integrate housing assistance and voluntary supportive services for residents of housing receiving such assistance2 and 7#c7 #hg1jjj1jjj for the costs to the ,secretary of administration and oversight4 #ajd4 ,,home ,investment ,partnerships ,program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc-- 7#a7 #dj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 for activities and assistance for the ,,home ,investment ,partnerships ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,,home program71 as authorized under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4 #abgba et seq472 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj to make new awards to or increase prior awards to existing technical assistance providers1 including for technical assistance to grantees regarding best practices for coordination of available funds provided under this section with other forms of assistance1 such as with project-based rental assistance2 and 7#c7 #cfj1jjj1jjj for the costs to the ,secretary of administration and oversight of the ,,home program and the ,housing ,trust ,fund established under section #acch7;a7 of the ,federal ,housing ,enterprises ,financial ,safety and ,soundness ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #defh7;a774 7b7 ,administration ,notwithstanding subsections 7c7 and 7d77#a7 of section #bab of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgdb71 eligible grantees may use not more than #ae percent of their allocations under this section for administrative and planning costs4 #aje4 ,technical assistance for navigating ,federal and ,state housing funding sources 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to provide technical assistance to ,states relating to the understanding of the relationship between ,federal and ,state housing funding sources and how to best use those sources to finance housing projects in the ,state1 such as permanent supportive housing1 including resources1 tools1 and products that-- 7#a7 provide assistance on coordinating a single application for multiple funding sources2 7#b7 provide assistance on consolidating funding sources and implementing reporting requirements at the ,state level2 and 7#c7 support staff capacity within ,state housing finance agencies to maintain the collaborations and systems necessary to better align types of funding with need and expand access to housing stability4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out this section4 #ajf4 ,permanent authorization of ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness and establishment of racial equity commission ,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 first sentence and inserting the following3 ,there is authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out this title42 and 7#b7 by striking section #bji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacai7 and inserting the following3 #bji4 ,racial equity commission 7a7 ,establishment of commission 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a commission to be known as the ,commission on ,racial ,equity in ,housing 7in this section referred to as the ,commission7 to support the ,council with efforts to conduct research into1 collect1 analyze1 and make publicly available data on1 and provide leadership and coordination for furthering racial equity in housing1 examining the impacts of structural racism on housing and homelessness1 and the effectiveness of intervention strategies to address these impacts4 7#b7 ,reporting ,the ,commission shall report to the ,executive ,director of the ,council and work in partnership with employees of the ,council4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #ad members1 who shall be-- 7,a7 appointed by the ,executive ,director of the ,council not later than ,january #a1 #bjbd2 and 7,b7 fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and background experience4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,each member of the ,commission shall have-- 7,a7 proven expertise in directing1 assembling1 or applying capital resources from a variety of sources to the successful development of affordable housing1 assisted living facilities1 or health care facilities2 7,b7 lived experience with homelessness2 or 7,c7 demonstrated experience in-- 7i7 homeless services1 affordable housing1 or housing law2 and 7ii7 racial equity work4 7#c7 ,co-chairpersons ,the ,executive ,director shall appoint #b co-chairpersons of the ,commission from among the members of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy on the ,commission shall not affect its powers and shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7#e7 ,prohibition of pay ,members of the ,commission shall serve without pay4 7#f7 ,travel expenses ,each member of the ,commission shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with sections #egjb and #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum but a lesser number may hold hearings4 7#h7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall meet at the call of the co-chairpersons of the ,commission4 7c7 ,director and staff 7#a7 ,director ,the ,commission shall have a ,director who shall be-- 7,a7 appointed by the co-chairpersons of the ,commission2 and 7,b7 paid at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,staff ,the ,commission may appoint personnel as appropriate subject to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and who shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of that title relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates4 7#c7 ,experts and consultants ,the ,council may procure temporary and intermittent services to support the work of the ,commission under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum annual rate of basic pay payable for the ,general ,schedule4 7#d7 ,staff of ,federal agencies ,upon request of the ,council and the ,commission1 the head of any ,federal department or agency may detail1 on a reimbursable basis1 any of the personnel of that department or agency to the ,commission to assist it in carrying out its duties under this section4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,commission shall-- 7#a7 work with the ,council to make recommendations1 inform1 and participate in efforts to conduct research into1 collect1 analyze1 and make publicly available data on1 and provide leadership and coordination for furthering racial equity in housing1 examining the impacts of structural racism on housing and homelessness1 and the effectiveness of intervention strategies to address these impacts2 and 7#b7 work with the ,council to implement the ,federal ,strategic ,plan to ,prevent and ,end ,homelessness4 7e7 ,reports ,the ,council shall submit to ,congress1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,chair of the ,federal ,reserve1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,director of the ,office of ,thrift ,supervision1 the ,chair of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 and such other individuals as the ,commission determines relevant an annual report on research findings with recommendations to improve racial equity in housing and to disrupt processes that preserve and reinforce racism and racial disparities in housing and homelessness services4 7f7 ,termination ,section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,commission4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 4 ,,ii ,addressing homelessness #bja4 ,expansion of housing choice voucher program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible household ,the term eligible household means a family who initially-- 7,a7 has an income that does not exceed #ej percent of the maximum income limitation for extremely low-income families established by the ,secretary pursuant to section #c7;b77#b77;,c7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#b77;,c772 or 7,b7 is an extremely low-income family that includes an individual who is an individual who is a recipient of supplemental security income benefits under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq474 7#b7 ,extremely low-income family2 ,state ,the terms extremely low-income family and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #c7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b774 7b7 ,expanded vouchers 7#a7 ,funding ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for providing incremental vouchers for rental assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 in accordance with this section for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbg1 the amount necessary to fund-- 7,a7 the number of incremental vouchers required to be allocated under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 annual renewals of the vouchers allocated under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 administrative fees for vouchers allocated under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,incremental vouchers ,the ,secretary shall allocate #ejj1jjj incremental vouchers in fiscal year #bjbd and #a1jjj1jjj incremental vouchers in increments of #ejj1jjj in each calendar year from #bjbe through #bjbg under this section to public housing agencies pursuant to section #bac7;d7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adci7;d774 7,b7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall1 by notice in the ,federal ,register1 establish selection criteria under section #bac7;d7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adci7;d77 that prioritizes housing needs among eligible households and severe housing hardship1 such as experiencing homelessness1 overcrowding1 or evictions4 7c7 ,entitlement to vouchers 7#a7 ,in general ,on and after the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 any family that is otherwise eligible for tenant-based rental assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 shall be entitled to that rental assistance during any period that the family is an eligible household4 7#b7 ,funding ,there is appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary-- 7,a7 to provide assistance under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77 in accordance with the entitlement under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection for each eligible household in the amount determined under such section #h7o72 and 7,b7 to provide administrative fees under section #h7q7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7q77 in connection with each voucher for assistance provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph4 #bjb4 ,project-based rental assistance 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc-- 7#a7 #ad1ejj1jjj1jjj for the project-based rental assistance program1 as authorized under section #h7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7b771 subject to the terms and conditions of subsection 7b7 of this section2 7#b7 #dj1jjj1jjj for providing technical assistance to recipients of or applicants for project-based rental assistance or to ,states allocating the project-based rental assistance2 and 7#c7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for the costs to the ,secretary of administration and oversight4 7b7 ,terms and conditions 7#a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding section #h7;a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7a771 the ,secretary may use amounts made available under this section-- 7,a7 to provide assistance payments with respect to newly constructed housing1 existing housing1 or substantially rehabilitated non-housing structures for use as new multifamily housing in accordance with this section and the provisions of section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f72 and 7,b7 for performance-based contract administrators for project-based assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 for carrying out this section and section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f74 7#b7 ,project-based rental assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make assistance payments using amounts made available under this section pursuant to contracts with owners or prospective owners who agree to construct housing1 to substantially rehabilitate existing housing1 to substantially rehabilitate non-housing structures for use as new multifamily housing1 or to attach the assistance to newly constructed housing in which some or all of the units shall be available for occupancy by very low-income families in accordance with the provisions of section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 under terms determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,priority ,in awarding contracts pursuant to this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to owners or prospective owners of multifamily housing projects located or to be located in areas of high opportunity1 as defined by the ,secretary1 in areas experiencing economic growth or rising housing prices to prevent displacement or secure affordable housing for low-income households1 or that serve people at risk of homelessness or that integrate additional units that are accessible for persons with mobility impairments and persons with hearing or visual impairments beyond those required by applicable ,federal accessibility standards4 #bjc4 ,emergency solutions grant program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 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 seq474 7b7 ,maximum allocation for emergency shelter activities ,a recipient of a grant using amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 in any fiscal year may not use an amount of the assistance for emergency shelter activities that exceeds the greater of-- 7#a7 #dj percent of the aggregate amount of that assistance provided for the grantee for that fiscal year2 or 7#b7 the amount expended by the grantee for emergency shelter activities during fiscal year #bjaj4 #bjd4 ,continuum of care grant program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until the end of fiscal year #bjcc1 to make grants under the ,continuum of ,care ,program authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq474 7b7 ,minimum allocation for permanent housing for homeless individuals and families with disabilities ,of amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 not less than #ej percent shall be used for permanent housing for homeless individuals with disabilities and homeless families that include such an individual who is an adult or a minor head of household if no adult is present in the household4 7c7 ,prioritization of continuum of care ,in awarding grants using amounts appropriated under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize funding for applicants that provide documentation of coordination with certain systems serving young people and can answer questions regarding how the applicant works with child welfare organizations1 the juvenile and adult justice system1 and institutions of mental and physical health to ensure that participants in the programs are not released into homelessness4 #bje4 ,program administration1 training1 technical assistance1 and capacity building ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary for the costs to the ,secretary of administering and overseeing the implementation of this title and the programs of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development generally and new awards or increasing prior awards to provide training1 technical assistance1 and capacity building related to the programs of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj to the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness for necessary expenses in carrying out the functions of the ,council pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacaa et seq472 and 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development in carrying out chapter #d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjf4 ,,gao report on eviction data ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that examines-- 7#a7 with respect to eviction moratoriums during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic-- 7,a7 how eviction moratoriums have contributed to housing stability2 7,b7 an analysis of formal and informal evictions during the periods in which the moratoriums were in effect2 and 7,c7 an economic analysis of how the eviction moratoriums saved public funds1 such as by reducing shelter costs2 7#b7 whether women1 ,black1 ,hispanic1 and other minority renters disproportionately faced eviction during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 and an accounting of the disproportionate risk of eviction faced by veterans1 children1 the elderly1 and individuals living with disabilities during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#c7 the barriers that exist to collecting the data related to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7#d7 the barriers that exist to collecting1 digitizing1 and standardizing data from the beginning to the end of the eviction process1 such as pre-eviction information1 the renter's race or ethnicity1 age and gender1 as well as the composition of the household and landlord data2 and 7#e7 a study of the relationship between emergency rental assistance distribution and eviction patterns1 as well as how emergency rental assistance affected evictions1 during the periods in which the eviction moratoriums were in effect during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 ,,iii ,investing in innovative community-driven solutions #cja4 ,safe parking program grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a unit of general purpose local government2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or a tribally designated housing entity2 7,c7 a nonprofit organization that provides services to homeless persons2 or 7,d7 a collaborative applicant or other organization or entity funded under the ,continuum of ,care ,program under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq474 7#b7 ,essential service ,the term essential service means an essential service described in section #egf4ajb of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,safe parking program ,the term safe parking program means a program that-- 7,a7 provides a homeless person living in a vehicle1 including a motor home1 with a safe place to park the vehicle overnight to facilitate a transition to more stable housing2 and 7,b7 provides permanent rehousing services and essential services4 7b7 ,establishment of program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to provide amounts to eligible entities for costs associated with-- 7#a7 the establishment and operation of a new safe parking program2 or 7#b7 the operation of a safe parking program in existence as of the date on which amounts are provided4 7c7 ,grant term ,the term of a grant awarded under subsection 7b7 shall be #e years4 7d7 ,amount 7#a7 ,in general ,during the #e-year term of a grant awarded under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall distribute #bj percent of the grant amounts each year4 7#b7 ,cap ,an eligible entity may not receive more than #e1jjj1jjj in grant amounts under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subsection 7b71 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at the time1 in the manner1 and containing the information that the ,secretary requires1 including a description of how the eligible entity will use any amounts received4 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that serve homeless persons in underserved areas 7as defined in section #ha4b of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation74 7f7 ,use of funds ,except as provided in subsection 7h71 any eligible entity that is awarded a grant under subsection 7b7 shall use the grant amounts for costs associated with-- 7#a7 establishing and operating a safe parking program2 7#b7 providing permanent rehousing assistance to families using the safe parking program1 such as case management services2 7#c7 employing staff who maintain the safety and health of participants in the safe parking program and monitor program compliance with subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq471 if applicable2 7#d7 establishing and maintaining the operation of hygiene facilities and restrooms for homeless persons2 7#e7 maintaining the vehicles of homeless persons using a safe parking program and providing gas for those persons to use their vehicles for activities that will help them obtain or maintain housing1 including-- 7,a7 driving to work1 school1 or medical appointments2 and 7,b7 searching for a home2 or 7#f7 entering data and information into a homeless management information system 7as that term is used in section #djb7;f77#c7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj;a7f77#c7774 7g7 ,multiple locations ,an eligible entity may use amounts provided under subsection 7b7 to establish or continue operating a safe parking program at multiple locations4 7h7 ,alternative use of funds ,if an eligible entity determines that a safe parking program is no longer necessary1 the eligible entity may1 after approval from the ,secretary1 use amounts provided under subsection 7b7 for activities that are eligible for the use of ,emergency ,solutions ,grants ,program amounts under section #dae of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgd74 7i7 ,rehousing and case management services ,a homeless person who makes use of a safe parking program established or operated using amounts awarded under subsection 7b7 shall not be required to accept case management or rehousing services offered as part of the program4 7j7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the last day of the second fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an initial report on the impact of grants awarded under subsection 7b71 including1 to the extent determinable1 any data about-- 7,a7 the number of homeless persons living in vehicles in the geographic region over which the eligible entity has jurisdiction1 or in which the eligible entity operates1 during each of the #g previous years2 7,b7 the demographics and number of homeless persons who choose to participate in a safe parking program2 and 7,c7 the number of homeless persons who choose to participate in a safe parking program and exit into permanent housing4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the last day of the fifth fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a final report on the impact of grants awarded under subsection 7b71 including1 to the extent determinable1 any data described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7k7 ,termination of grant program ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under subsection 7b7 after the last day of the fifth fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of the first #e fiscal years beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #cjb4 ,hotel1 motel1 and commercial acquisitions and conversions to permanent housing 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 for-- 7#a7 projects related to the acquisition1 rehabilitation1 renovation1 or conversion of transitional housing1 temporary shelters1 and other spaces1 such as hotels1 motels1 government-owned properties1 and commercial business spaces such as shopping malls1 to address urgent safety and public health needs for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability1 provided that the funds are used for non-congregate shelter or creating more permanent supportive housing2 and 7#b7 supportive services for individuals housed in the spaces described in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 activities listed in section #dja7bi7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj7bi772 7,b7 housing counseling2 and 7,c7 homeless prevention services4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall have authority to issue such regulations or other notices1 guidance1 forms1 instructions1 and publications as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the programs1 projects1 or activities authorized under this section1 including to ensure that such programs1 projects1 or activities are completed in a timely and effective manner4 #cjc4 ,eviction protection grant program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for fiscal year #bjbd1 #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 for an eviction protection grant program established by the ,secretary to support experienced legal service providers in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall have authority to issue such regulations or other notices1 guidance1 forms1 instructions1 and publications as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the programs1 projects1 or activities authorized under this section1 including to ensure that such programs1 projects1 or activities are completed in a timely and effective manner4 #cjd4 ,mobile crisis intervention teams grants 7a7 ,grant authorization ,the ,attorney ,general may make grants to ,states1 units of local government1 public and community defender systems1 and nonprofit organizations to create or expand mobile crisis intervention teams to address homelessness and reduce recidivism4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity seeking a grant under this section 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 paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,assurance described ,an assurance described in this paragraph is an assurance that-- 7,a7 the entity has in place a policy protecting employees1 individuals1 and communities served by the entity from discrimination under applicable civil rights laws2 and 7,b7 the policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 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 7#c7 ,nonprofit expertise ,in addition to the assurance described in paragraph 7#b71 a nonprofit organization seeking a grant under this section shall demonstrate in the application submitted under this subsection that the organization 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 homelessness2 or 7,b7 assisting communities to engage in alternatives to penalizing homelessness4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an entity that receives a grant under this section may use funds received under this section for creating1 supporting1 expanding1 or studying mobile crisis intervention teams that are trained to provide stabilization services to individuals 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 groups serving or representing justice system-involved or homeless individuals1 and other related resource providers4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this ,act and for each of the #i succeeding fiscal years thereafter4 #cje4 ,library consortium pilot grants ,part ,a of title ,v of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;aa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejf;,b4 ,library consortium pilot grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an eligible library2 7,b7 a library agency that is an official agency of a ,state or other unit of government and is charged by the law governing it with the extension and development of public library services within its jurisdiction2 7,c7 an eligible library consortium2 or 7,d7 a library association that exists on a permanent basis1 serves libraries or library professionals on a national1 regional1 ,state1 or local level1 and engages in activities designed to advance the well-being of libraries and the library profession4 7#b7 ,eligible library ,the term eligible library means-- 7,a7 a public library2 7,b7 an elementary or secondary school library2 7,c7 a library that is operated by an institution of higher education2 7,d7 a research library or archive that is not an integral part of an institution of higher education and that makes publicly available library services and materials that are suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available2 or 7,e7 a ,tribal library4 7#c7 ,eligible library consortium ,the term eligible library consortium means a local1 statewide1 regional1 interstate1 or international cooperative association of library entities that provides for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of eligible libraries1 and information centers that work to improve the services delivered to the clientele of these libraries4 7b7 ,grant program ,from amounts made available under this section for a fiscal year1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to enable those eligible entities to carry out pilot programs to address the needs of homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,each eligible entity receiving funds under this section may use such funds to provide programs or resources that address the needs of homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness by-- 7,a7 connecting them with resources to help them transition to stable1 independent or supported living1 through the eligible entity's own activities or through subgrants to eligible libraries1 as appropriate2 7,b7 providing homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness with programs on issues such as health1 mortgage or rental assistance1 and applying for government benefits2 or 7,c7 partnering with other community organizations or the locality's department of public health for outreach activities and connections to other relevant services4 7#b7 ,criteria for subgrants ,in awarding a subgrant under this section1 an eligible entity shall-- 7,a7 require eligible libraries desiring a subgrant to submit an application containing-- 7i7 the estimated number of homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness that will be served under the homelessness-related programs to be funded by the subgrant2 and 7ii7 any other criteria established by the grantee in the application submitted under subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 give preference to eligible libraries that propose to carry out programs or develop resources that integrate existing ,federal or ,state programs that serve homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness4 7d7 ,application ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,assistant ,secretary may require4 ,each application shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the homelessness-related programs or resources that the eligible entity will support 7in accordance with subsection 7c77#a77 either through its own activities or through subgrants to eligible libraries2 7#b7 a description of how community or governmental partners will be involved in the homelessness-related programs or resources provided by the eligible entity2 and 7#c7 in the case of projects that the eligible entity intends to carry out through subgrants-- 7,a7 a description of how the eligible entity will make subgrants1 including any priorities or considerations that will be applied in making such subgrants2 7,b7 a description of how the eligible entity will disseminate1 in a timely manner1 information regarding the subgrants1 and the application process for such subgrants2 7,c7 a description of the criteria that the eligible entity will require for the programs carried out by subgrantees with funds awarded by that eligible entity2 and 7,d7 an assurance that each eligible library that receives a subgrant will use the funds from that subgrant to provide programs that primarily serve homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,assistant ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall consult with the ,director of the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services and the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7#b7 may consult with the ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness or any other appropriate ,federal agency or office to help ensure that funds are disbursed and utilized effectively4 7f7 ,reports ,each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section for a fiscal year shall prepare and submit a report to the ,assistant ,secretary1 in such form and containing such information1 as the ,assistant ,secretary may reasonably require to determine the extent to which funds provided under this section have been effective in carrying out the purposes of this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this section and for each of the #i succeeding fiscal years thereafter4 4 #cjf4 ,report on inclusive transit-oriented development to enhance climate mitigation and disaster resiliency ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on how to add a focus to housing programs of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development on-- 7#a7 infill projects that better connect people to jobs and transit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7#b7 supporting developers and local governments constructing units on existing or underused urban land close to city amenities and transportation4 #cjg4 ,establishing an innovation pilot within the carbon reduction program ,section #age7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,innovation pilot 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to eligible projects under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 funds apportioned to a ,state under section #ajd7;b77#g7 may be used for innovative strategies to reduce transportation emissions1 including associated infrastructure improvements that will increase the share of nonmotorized trips and improve the efficiency of existing surface transportation infrastructure to address carbon reduction4 7,b7 ,notice ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall provide notice and guidance for interested entities to participate in activities under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,exclusion ,funds used to carry out a project under subparagraph 7,a7 may not be used on a project that increases net capacity for vehicular travel4 4 #cjh4 ,making infill housing and other transportation efficiency projects eligible for ,,raise grants ,section #fgjb7;a77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 a project or series of projects to reduce transportation emissions1 including associated infrastructure improvements to support infill development or transit-oriented development1 and to increase nonmotorized trips1 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 the project or series of projects shall directly improve the efficiency of existing surface transportation infrastructure2 and 7ii7 the ,federal share for the project or series of projects shall be used to fund only the elements of the project or series that provide public benefits2 and 4 #cji4 ,homelessness and behavioral health care coordination 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,behavioral health ,the term behavioral health includes mental health and substance use4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity described in section #djb7;c77#d7 that is eligible for a competitive grant under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,person experiencing homelessness ,the term person experiencing homelessness has the same meaning as the terms homeless1 homeless individual1 and homeless person1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb74 7#d7 ,substance use disorder ,the term substance use disorder means the disorder that occurs when the recurrent use of alcohol or drugs1 or both1 causes clinically significant impairment1 including health problems1 disability1 and failure to meet major responsibilities at work1 school1 or home4 7#e7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd72 and 7,b7 includes entities that serve ,native ,hawaiians1 as defined in section #cch,k7c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #beds7c774 7b7 ,establishment of grant program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the working group established under subsection 7c71 shall establish a grant program to award competitive grants to eligible entities to build or increase the capacity of the eligible entity for the better coordination of health care and homelessness services for people-- 7#a7 experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues1 including substance use disorder2 and 7#b7 who are voluntarily seeking assistance4 7c7 ,working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an interagency working group to provide advice to the ,secretary in carrying out the program established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,composition ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include representatives from the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 and ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 to be appointed by the heads of such agencies4 7#c7 ,development of assistance tools ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 develop training1 tools1 and other technical assistance materials that simplify homelessness services for providers of health care and simplify health care services for providers of homelessness services by identifying the basic elements the health and homelessness sectors need to understand about the other2 and 7,b7 circulate the materials described in subparagraph 7,a7 to interested entities1 particularly eligible entities that apply for grants awarded pursuant to this section4 7d7 ,capacity-,building grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award #e-year grants to eligible entities1 which shall be used only to build or increase capacities to coordinate health care and homelessness services4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,none of the proceeds from the grants awarded pursuant to this subsection may be used to pay for-- 7,a7 health care1 with the exception of efforts to increase the availability of ,naloxone and provide training for the administration of ,naloxone2 or 7,b7 rent4 7#c7 ,amount ,the amount awarded to an eligible entity under a grant under this subsection shall not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an entity shall-- 7,a7 be-- 7i7 a governmental entity at the county1 city1 regional1 or locality level2 7ii7 an ,indian ,tribe1 a tribally designated housing entity1 a ,tribal organization1 or an urban ,indian organization2 7iii7 a public housing agency administering housing choice vouchers2 or 7iv7 a continuum of care or nonprofit organization designated by the continuum of care2 7,b7 be responsible for homelessness services2 7,c7 provide such assurances as the ,secretary shall require that1 in carrying out activities with amounts from the grant1 the entity will ensure that services are culturally competent1 meet the needs of the people being served1 and follow trauma-informed best practices to address those needs using a harm reduction approach2 and 7,d7 demonstrate how the capacity of the entity to coordinate health care and homelessness services to better serve people experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues1 including substance use disorder1 can be increased through-- 7i7 the designation of a governmental official as a coordinator for making connections between health and homelessness services and developing a strategy for using those services in a holistic way to help people experiencing homelessness and behavioral health conditions such as substance use disorder1 including those with cooccurring conditions2 7ii7 improvements in infrastructure at the systems level2 7iii7 improvements in technology for voluntary remote monitoring capabilities1 including internet and video1 which can allow for more home- and community-based behavioral health care services and ensure such improvements maintain effective communication requirements for persons with disabilities and program access for persons with limited ,english proficiency2 7iv7 improvements in connections to health care services delivered by providers experienced in behavioral health care and people experiencing homelessness2 7v7 efforts to increase the availability of ,naloxone and provide training for the administration of ,naloxone2 and 7vi7 any additional activities identified by the ,secretary that will advance the coordination of homelessness assistance1 housing1 and behavioral health care services and other health care services4 7#e7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection may use the grant to cover costs related to-- 7,a7 hiring system coordinators2 and 7,b7 administrative costs1 including staffing costs1 technology costs1 and other such costs identified by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,distribution of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection may distribute all or a portion of the grant amounts to private nonprofit organizations1 other government entities1 public housing agencies1 tribally designated housing entities1 or other entities as determined by the ,secretary to carry out programs and activities in accordance with this section4 7#g7 ,oversight requirements 7,a7 ,annual reports ,not later than #f years after the date on which grant amounts are first received by an eligible entity under this subsection1 the eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the activities carried out under the grant1 which shall include1 with respect to activities carried out with grant amounts in the community served-- 7i7 measures of outcomes relating to whether people experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues1 including substance use disorder1 who sought help from an entity that received a grant-- 7,i7 were housed and did not experience intermittent periods of homelessness2 7,,ii7 were voluntarily enrolled in treatment and recovery programs2 7,,iii7 experienced improvements in their health2 7,,iv7 obtained access to specific primary care providers2 and 7,v7 have health care plans that meet their individual needs1 including access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery services2 7ii7 how grant funds were used2 and 7iii7 any other matters determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to condition the receipt of future housing and other services by individuals assisted with activities and services provided with grant amounts on the outcomes detailed in the reports submitted under this paragraph4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi1 of which not less than #e percent of such funds shall be awarded to ,indian ,tribes1 tribally designated housing entities1 and ,tribal organizations4