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AR HR1109

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Howard Beaty

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Arkansas House Resolution urging HUD and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness to repeal or reduce federal homelessness program mandates, including the Continuum of Care Interim Rule and McKinney-Vento Act amendments of 2009

  • Calls for streamlining the Homeless Management Information System reporting requirements and eliminating HUD performance standards to reduce administrative burdens on local agencies

  • Requests rescinding Housing First policy mandates to allow communities flexibility in offering diverse housing options beyond Permanent Supportive Housing

  • Advocates shifting HUD funding from direct assistance to block grants, giving states greater discretion over fund allocation for homeless services

  • Copies of the resolution would be sent to HUD, the Interagency Council on Homelessness, Arkansas's congressional delegation, and the Governor

Legislative Description

To Urge The United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development And The United States Interagency Council On Homelessness To Take Certain Actions.

Last Action

READ AND ADOPTED.

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Management4/7/2025

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