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BLANKET Act

USA119th CongressHR-9303| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "BLANKET Act," amends the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act to create a new competitive grant program: Supplemental Severe Weather Emergency Solutions Grants . The primary purpose of these grants is to enable eligible entities to expand and enhance the capacity of emergency shelters during periods of severe weather, such as heat waves, winter storms, and flooding. This initiative seeks to protect individuals experiencing homelessness from weather-related risks, prevent injuries, and reduce strain on emergency services. Eligible entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, can apply for these grants by demonstrating a need for expanded services and outlining plans for shelter capacity expansion and coordination with local emergency responders. Grant funds can be utilized for various critical services, including temporarily expanding shelter capacity, financing non-congregate shelter vouchers , covering staffing and utility costs, and purchasing emergency supplies like heating/cooling equipment. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to support this vital program, and it mandates a GAO report to evaluate its effectiveness within five years.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

BLANKET Act

USA119th CongressHR-9303| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This bill, known as the "BLANKET Act," amends the McKinney-Vento Homelessness Assistance Act to create a new competitive grant program: Supplemental Severe Weather Emergency Solutions Grants . The primary purpose of these grants is to enable eligible entities to expand and enhance the capacity of emergency shelters during periods of severe weather, such as heat waves, winter storms, and flooding. This initiative seeks to protect individuals experiencing homelessness from weather-related risks, prevent injuries, and reduce strain on emergency services. Eligible entities, including states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations, can apply for these grants by demonstrating a need for expanded services and outlining plans for shelter capacity expansion and coordination with local emergency responders. Grant funds can be utilized for various critical services, including temporarily expanding shelter capacity, financing non-congregate shelter vouchers , covering staffing and utility costs, and purchasing emergency supplies like heating/cooling equipment. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to support this vital program, and it mandates a GAO report to evaluate its effectiveness within five years.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted