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Proposal:Commission on Youth Homelessness Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Commission on Youth Homelessness Act

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a commission on youth homelessness comprised of representatives from specified federal agencies and nonprofit organizations.

The commission must submit a report to Congress that includes (1) how federal, state, tribal, and local laws, regulations, and policies have harmed or otherwise impacted youth and young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; (2) a list of laws, regulations, and policies that unnecessarily target youth and young adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color, or LGBTQIA+; and (3) legislative recommendations to prevent and end youth and young-adult homelessness.

Bill Title

Commission on Youth Homelessness Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2024-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • 2024-04-09: Introduced in House
  • 2024-04-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.