PR 25-0978 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to protect the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program, which assists families experiencing homelessness by providing temporary housing and support services. It temporarily extends existing rules that allow participants to stay in the program for more than 12 months if funding is available and their specific circumstances, such as progress toward finding affordable housing, warrant it. The measure is designed to prevent a gap in protections that would occur when current emergency legislation expires before new laws can be fully reviewed by Congress. By allowing the Department of Human Services to consider each family's unique situation, the bill aims to ensure continuity of care for those exiting rapid rehousing assistance.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Sep 30, 2024 Signed Oct 1, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Sep 30, 2024
Introduced
PR25-0978 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Robert White
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At-Large