District of Columbia Council Period 25 Status: Enacted

B 25-0506 — Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023

Last action — Act A25-0273 Published in DC Register Vol 70 and Page 014472, Expires on Jan 24, 2024

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 02, 2023. Enacted.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill includes a requirement for the Department of Human Services to assess requests for extending the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program beyond the initial 12 months. This extension can be granted if there is available funding, if the participant requests it in writing, and if they have made a genuine effort to meet their personalized goals. This change is important because it provides more support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, giving them a better chance to secure stable housing.

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2 Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Robert C.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________ To amend, on emergency basis, due to congressional review, the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to establish grounds for an extension to the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program, whereby the Department of Human Services, or its designee, will thoroughly consider the totality of the participant's circumstances, including their progress and eligibility for affordable housing.
White, Jr.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the “Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023”.
4 6 8 A BILL __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________ To amend, on emergency basis, due to congressional review, the Homeless Services Reform Act to establish grounds for an extension to the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP), whereby the Department or its designee will thoroughly consider the totality of the participant's circumstances, including their progress and eligibility for affordable housing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this Act may be cited as the “Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2023”.
Section 7(b)(4)(B) of the Homeless Services Reform Act, effective October 22, 2005 (D.C.
Section 7(b)(4)(B) of the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005, effective October 22, 2005 (D.C.
“(ii) The Department of Human Services, or the Department’s designee, shall consider requests for Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP) assistance extending past 12 months if:
“(ii) The Department, or the Department’s designee, shall consider requests for Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (“FRSP”) assistance extending past 12 months if:
“(III) The participant has made a good faith effort towards the achievement of goals set forth in an individualized plan with the aim of a targeted progression towards exit from the supports of FRSP, as observed by the Service Provider at consistent intervals, but cannot yet sustain housing stability independently of the program;
“(III) The participant has made a good faith effort towards the achievement of goals set forth in an individualized plan with the aim of a targeted progression towards exit from the supports of FRSP, as observed by the service provider at consistent intervals, but cannot yet sustain housing stability independently of FRSP;
and “(II) Grant extensions of time in increments not greater than 6 months, with regular formal reviews every 3 months to ensure that participants are given the support necessary to exit the program with stable housing.” “(iv) If a requested extension of FRSP assistance by a participant is denied, the participant shall be given 30 days written notice prior to the final subsidy payment explicitly setting forth the reason for the denial of additional assistance and inform the participant that:
and ENROLLED ORIGINAL “(II) Grant extensions of time in increments not greater than 6 months, with regular formal reviews every 3 months to ensure that participants are given the support necessary to exit FRSP with stable housing.” “(iv) If a requested extension of FRSP assistance by a participant is denied, the participant shall be given 30 days written notice prior to the final subsidy payment explicitly setting forth the reason for the denial of additional assistance and inform the participant that the FRSP participant has a right to:
“(I) The FRSP participant has a right to appeal the determination through a fair hearing and administrative review, including deadlines for requesting an appeal;
“(I) Appeal the determination through a fair hearing and administrative review, including deadlines for requesting an appeal;
and “(II) The FRSP participant has a right to continuation of FRSP services pending the outcome of any fair hearing requested within 15 days of receipt of written notice of a termination”.
and “(II) The continuation of FRSP services pending the outcome of any fair hearing requested within 15 days of receipt of written notice of a termination.”.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
______________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia ENROLLED ORIGINAL 3
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Action History

  1. Act A25-0273 Published in DC Register Vol 70 and Page 014472, Expires on Jan 24, 2024

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A25-0273, Expires on Jan 24, 2024

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Oct 31, 2023

  5. Final Reading, CC

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B25-0506 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Not Voting
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

Subjects

public-safety housing
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