McKinney Housing and Shelter for the Homeless Reauthorization Act of 1988

Summary

McKinney Housing and Shelter for the Homeless Reauthorization Act of 1988 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to make certain housing assistance and emergency food and shelter audits an annual requirement. (Currently only two such audits are required.) Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Interagency Council on the Homeless. Extends such Council through October 1, 1990. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Federal emergency management food and shelter program. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the emergency shelter program. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to report annually to the Congress regarding the supportive housing demonstration program. (Currently only two such reports are required.) Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for such program. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for supplemental assistance for facilities for the homeless. Increases FY 1989 and 1990 budget authority for section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings. Makes religious organizations eligible (under specified conditions) to receive housing assistance under such Act or community development block grant funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Requires the Secretary to issue implementing regulations. Specifies the time period for the Secretary to identify public buildings and property suitable to assist the homeless.

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 29 June 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 March 1988

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