HRES1249Referred to Committee

Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
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Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Ways and Means, 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.

2026-04-30

Bill Summary

This resolution expresses Congress's commitment to eliminating homelessness by 2029 and protecting the rights of unhoused people, including access to housing, healthcare, jobs, education, and public spaces without discrimination or harassment from police or businesses. It calls for ensuring unhoused individuals have equal access to legal help, social services, voting rights, and internet access. The proposal has been sent to multiple House committees for review, including those handling financial services, healthcare, labor, and agriculture.

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