H.R. 7716 · 117th Congress · House

Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022

Active· Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 22.
Introduced
May 11, 22
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to award competitive grants to improve coordination of health care and homelessness services for individuals who are homeless, have significant behavioral health issues (e.g., substance use disorders), and voluntarily seek assistance. Entities eligible for these grants include local and tribal governments, public housing agencies that administer housing choice vouchers, and certain nonprofits.