To authorize a new type of housing choice voucher to help achieve the goals of ending homelessness among families with children, increasing housing opportunities, and improving life outcomes of poor children.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10688, introduced by Representative Joe Neguse, aims to establish a new kind of housing choice voucher. The stated purpose of this voucher program is to assist families with children in their efforts to end homelessness, expand their housing options, and enhance the life outcomes for children living in poverty.
The bill would primarily affect families with children experiencing or at risk of homelessness, potentially providing them with a new tool to access housing. It also broadly targets efforts to increase housing opportunities and improve the well-being of poor children.
This legislation has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As of its introduction date of October 1, 2026, its current status is "Introduced." The next steps in the legislative process are not detailed by the provided information, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10688 do?
- H.R. 10688, introduced by Representative Joe Neguse, aims to establish a new kind of housing choice voucher. The stated purpose of this voucher program is to assist families with children in their efforts to end homelessness, expand their housing options, and enhance the life outcomes for children living in poverty. The bill would primarily affect families with children experiencing or at risk of homelessness, potentially providing them with a new tool to access housing. It also broadly targets efforts to increase housing opportunities and improve the well-being of poor children. This legislation has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As of its introduction date of October 1, 2026, its current status is "Introduced." The next steps in the legislative process are not detailed by the provided information, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published.
- Has H.R. 10688 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10688 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10688?
- H.R. 10688 was sponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse [D-CO2] (Democrat-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10688?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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