Bill116th CongressFiled May 22, 2019Housing and Community Development
S. 1624
HEALS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2019)
Help End Abusive Living Situations Act or the HEALS Act
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider the needs of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking when awarding grants under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding for nonprofit providers and state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families.
What just happenedMay 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2019
- May 22, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - May 22, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate