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Bill115th CongressFiled May 9, 2018Housing and Community Development
H.R. 5735

THRIVE Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 14, 2018)

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a five-year demonstration program for nonprofit organizations and tribally designated housing entities to provide low-income rental-assistance vouchers to individuals recovering from an opioid or other substance-use disorder. Specifically, these vouchers shall be provided through a supportive housing program that provides treatment for such disorders and coordination with workforce development providers.

HUD may waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of statute or regulation governing the use of these vouchers (except for requirements relating to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, or the environment) if such waiver or alternative is necessary.

What just happenedJun 18, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6](R-KY)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 R
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  1. Jun 18, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
  2. Jun 14, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 14, 2018FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 173 (Roll no. 266).

  4. Jun 14, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 173 (Roll no. 266).

  5. Jun 14, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5184-5185)

  6. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5735, the Chair put the question on passage, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hensarling demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a time to be announced.

  7. Jun 14, 2018FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  8. Jun 14, 2018FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. Jun 14, 2018FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5735.

  10. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 934, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Biggs amendment No. 4.

  11. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 934, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore amendment No. 3.

  12. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 934, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rohrabacher amendment No. 2.

  13. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 934, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr amendment No. 1.

  14. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 5735.

  15. Jun 14, 2018FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 934 and Rule XVIII.

  16. Jun 14, 2018FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  17. Jun 14, 2018FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2851, H.R. 5735 and H.R. 5788 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  18. Jun 14, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 934. (consideration: CR H5172-5183; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5179-5180)

  19. Jun 12, 2018FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 934 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2851, H.R. 5735 and H.R. 5788 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

  20. Jun 8, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 554.

  21. Jun 8, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-719.

    Financial Services Committee
  22. Jun 8, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-719.

    Financial Services Committee
  23. May 22, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 19.

    Financial Services Committee
  24. May 22, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Financial Services Committee
  25. May 9, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Financial Services Committee
  26. May 9, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. May 9, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 14, 201836

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a five-year demonstration program for nonprofit organizations and tribally designated housing entities to provide low-income rental-assistance vouchers to individuals recovering from an opioid or other substance-use disorder. Specifically, these vouchers shall be provided through a supportive housing program that provides treatment for such disorders and coordination with workforce development providers.

HUD may waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of statute or regulation governing the use of these vouchers (except for requirements relating to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, or the environment) if such waiver or alternative is necessary.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 8, 201817

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act

This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a five-year demonstration program for nonprofit organizations to provide low-income rental-assistance vouchers to individuals recovering from an opioid or other substance-use disorder. Specifically, an organization shall provide these vouchers through a supportive and transitional housing program that provides treatment for such disorders and job skills training for a period of 12 to 24 months.

Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2018

Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program Act or the THRIVE Act

This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a five-year demonstration program for nonprofit organizations to provide low-income rental-assistance vouchers to individuals recovering from an opioid or other substance-use disorder. Specifically, an organization shall provide these vouchers through a supportive and transitional housing program that provides treatment for such disorders and job skills training for a period of 12 to 24 months.

THRIVE Act — Informed