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Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2803| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2019
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (11)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019 This bill requires public housing agencies (PHAs) that administer housing choice voucher programs to, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, extend tenant-based assistance for youth aging out of foster care under specified circumstances. Under current law, public housing assistance is available for up to 36 months for low-income youth who are 18 to 24 years old, left foster care at age 16 or older (or will soon leave foster care), and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The bill requires PHAs to extend such housing assistance for up to 24 months (subject to available funds) for youth who are (1) employed; (2) enrolled in a workforce development program; (3) pursuing postsecondary education, high school diploma, or equivalent; or (4) participating in a family self-sufficiency program. Youth who are (1) parents (or have a dependent under age 6), (2) participating in an addiction recovery program, or (3) unable to comply due to a medical condition must receive extended housing assistance without meeting these requirements. Further, youth receiving extended housing assistance are eligible for available supportive services. PHAs also must coordinate with local child welfare agencies to receive referrals for the housing assistance program.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 7, 2019
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-125.
Nov 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4300
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • November 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • November 7, 2019
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-125.


  • November 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4300
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4300: Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019
Adoption and foster careElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housingUser charges and feesYouth employment and child labor

Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2803| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2019
Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019 This bill requires public housing agencies (PHAs) that administer housing choice voucher programs to, in coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, extend tenant-based assistance for youth aging out of foster care under specified circumstances. Under current law, public housing assistance is available for up to 36 months for low-income youth who are 18 to 24 years old, left foster care at age 16 or older (or will soon leave foster care), and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The bill requires PHAs to extend such housing assistance for up to 24 months (subject to available funds) for youth who are (1) employed; (2) enrolled in a workforce development program; (3) pursuing postsecondary education, high school diploma, or equivalent; or (4) participating in a family self-sufficiency program. Youth who are (1) parents (or have a dependent under age 6), (2) participating in an addiction recovery program, or (3) unable to comply due to a medical condition must receive extended housing assistance without meeting these requirements. Further, youth receiving extended housing assistance are eligible for available supportive services. PHAs also must coordinate with local child welfare agencies to receive referrals for the housing assistance program.
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Timeline
Nov 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 7, 2019
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-125.
Nov 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4300
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • November 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • November 7, 2019
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-125.


  • November 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4300
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (11)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4300: Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housingUser charges and feesYouth employment and child labor