HR 5710 · 99th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act

Introduced 1986-10-15· Sponsored by Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1986-10-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act - Establishes the Interagency Office on Homelessness in the Department of Health and Human Services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through such Office, to: (1) use underutilized Federal property as emergency shelters for the homeless; (2) provide grants to emergency shelter providers; (3) monitor and coordinate Federal programs for the homeless; and (4) report annually to the Congress regarding Federal programs for the homeless. Authorizes FY 1987 appropriations for: (1) such Office; and (2) the emergency food and shelter program.…

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