National Clearinghouse for the Homeless Act of 1986

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National Clearinghouse for the Homeless Act of 1986 - Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services a National Clearinghouse for the Homeless. Sets forth such Clearinghouse's functions, including: (1) coordination and review of Federal programs for the homeless, including homeless mentally ill persons; (2) interagency agreement monitoring; (3) data base development and information dissemination; (4) development of a national toll-free telephone line; (5) assistance to State and local entities; (6) development of demonstration projects; and (7) facilities acquisition. Directs such Clearinghouse to: (1) conduct an annual national study to determine the number of homeless persons and collect other related information; (2) provide information-gathering technical assistance to States and local governments; and (3) prepare and transmit an annual report to the President, the Congress, and the Advisory Council on Federal, State, and local programs for the homeless. Establishes an Advisory Council to the National Clearinghouse for the Homeless. Requires an annual report to the President, the Congress, the Clearinghouse, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Authorizes FY 1987 through 1989 appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 June 1986

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