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US HB3977
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Landsman
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AI Summary
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Removes existing prohibition on federal housing assistance for students enrolled in institutions of higher education by amending Section 327(a) of the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2006
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Authorizes the HUD Secretary to waive tenant-based housing assistance requirements for students living in on-campus housing who are currently or formerly in foster care, or who are emancipated minors
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Excludes housing assistance received under this waiver from being counted as income when determining eligibility for federal student financial aid or institutional aid from federally-funded schools
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Protects housing assistance from being counted as income for calculating cooperative education program earnings, National and Community Service Act living allowances, or child support obligations
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Introduced June 12, 2025 with bipartisan sponsorship and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services
Legislative Description
Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act
Housing and community development
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
6/12/2025