Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Jul 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
What this bill does
The "Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act," introduced by Senator Mike Rounds, aims to improve existing federal programs that address homelessness. The bill proposes increasing the allowable administrative costs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program from 7.5% to 10%. It also includes provisions to allow for two-year grant notifications for the Continuum of Care program, which could provide longer-term funding certainty for projects.
The legislation would affect individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness by potentially improving the efficiency and duration of services. It also impacts public housing agencies and organizations that administer federal housing and homelessness assistance programs. For example, it modifies rules regarding housing inspections, income calculations for assistance, and allows for the use of housing assistance funds for security deposits and holding fees.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 9, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. No further action has been taken on the bill as of the provided information. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
9 Jul 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 2234 do?
- The "Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act," introduced by Senator Mike Rounds, aims to improve existing federal programs that address homelessness. The bill proposes increasing the allowable administrative costs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program from 7.5% to 10%. It also includes provisions to allow for two-year grant notifications for the Continuum of Care program, which could provide longer-term funding certainty for projects. The legislation would affect individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness by potentially improving the efficiency and duration of services. It also impacts public housing agencies and organizations that administer federal housing and homelessness assistance programs. For example, it modifies rules regarding housing inspections, income calculations for assistance, and allows for the use of housing assistance funds for security deposits and holding fees. This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 9, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. No further action has been taken on the bill as of the provided information. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 2234 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2234. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2234?
- S. 2234 was sponsored by Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2234?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (9 Jul 2025).
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