S 2607 · 100th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1988

Introduced 1988-06-29· Sponsored by Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.(1988-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to require the General Accounting Office to submit annual audit reports to the Congress regarding housing and shelter programs under such Act. (Current law requires such reports to be submitted quarterly and annually.) Provides that the Interagency Council on the Homeless shall appoint two regional employees to coordinate Council activities in the ten standard Federal regions. Includes among Council duties: (1) the holding of on-site regional workshops; and (2) the preparation and distribution of a bimonthly bulletin summarizing Federal homeless resources. Requires each Federal agency administering a program under such Act to submit to the Council, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, timetables regarding program funding availability and application deadlines. Requires the Council to furnish such information to each State Interagency Council, State agency, and State coordinator. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Council. Extends the Council's legislative authority through October 1, 1990. Encourages each State to establish a State Interagency Coun…

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