United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 2234 — Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill increases the allowable administrative costs for the Emergency Solutions Grants program from 7.5% to 10%.

  • 42 U.S.C. 11378

    7.5 percent → 10 percent

    Increases the percentage of annual grant funds that can be used for administrative purposes in the Emergency Solutions Grants program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 11360a(g)

    The Secretary-- (A) shall accept applications for designation as a unified funding agency annually or biennially, which designation shall be effective for not more than 2 years; and (B) may, on an annual or biennial basis, renew any designation under subparagraph (A).

    Establishes a time limit and renewal process for the designation of unified funding agencies.

  • 42 U.S.C. 11382(b)

    The Secretary → In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary

    Clarifies the Secretary's role regarding funding notifications by distinguishing general provisions from specific exceptions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 11382(b)

    1 year → 2 years

    Extends the timeframe for planning and managing grants from 1 year to 2 years.

  • 42 U.S.C. 11383(a)(4)

    payment of not more than 6 months of arrears for rent and utility expenses,

    Allows funding for up to 6 months of overdue rent and utility payments to support homeless individuals.

  • 42 U.S.C. 11383(a)(10)

    3 percent → the greater of $70,000 or 5 percent

    Increases the funding cap for a specific program component from 3% to either $70,000 or 5%.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

542 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2234?
S 2234 is sponsored by Smith, Tina (Democratic), Reed, Jack (Democratic), Crapo, Mike (Republican), Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic), and Rounds, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2234?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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