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HR7596119th Congress

Improving Housing Access Act

Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

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Summary

A GAO study to identify ways to remove housing barriers for elderly and disabled people. This bill would require the Comptroller General to deliver, within one year, a study that identifies options to improve housing access for persons who are elderly or have disabilities. The study must consider potential impacts of providing capital advances for the supportive housing program for the elderly under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 and the supportive housing program for persons with disabilities under Section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.

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  • Elderly and people with disabilities: Would gain a federal assessment of options to reduce housing barriers and improve access to supportive housing.
  • Section 202 and Section 811 programs: The report would analyze how providing capital advances to these two programs might affect their operations and housing outcomes.
  • Policymakers and program administrators: Would receive a one-year study to inform possible future policy or program decisions.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

NY • R

Cosponsors

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