HR 2994 United States House · 118th Congress

Returning Home Act

The Returning Home Act (HR 2994) establishes a new federal grant program to provide rental assistance and housing support for individuals recently released from incarceration. It directly affects people leaving prisons, jails, juvenile facilities, or halfway houses who are at risk of homelessness or housing insecurity within 365 days of release. The program funds 24 months of rental assistance (60% minimum), housing counseling, case management, landlord incentives, and other supportive services like pre-release planning and mental health referrals. It authorizes $100 million annually for these services and prohibits funding for law enforcement entities.

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Introduced Apr 28, 2023 Last action Apr 28, 2023

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Apr 28, 2023

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 28, 2023

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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors