The resolution urges the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness to take specific actions to enhance the effectiveness of homelessness and housing insecurity programs in Arkansas. It highlights the challenges posed by federal mandates, such as the Continuum of Care Interim Rule and the Homeless Management Information System, which impose complex compliance measures and administrative burdens that detract from local agencies' ability to provide direct services. The resolution emphasizes the need for flexibility in housing solutions, advocating for the repeal of restrictive policies and the adoption of block grant funding to allow Arkansas to tailor its programs to the unique needs of its communities.

The resolution calls for several key changes, including the repeal of the Continuum of Care Interim Rule, amendments to streamline reporting requirements, and the elimination of performance standards that do not reflect local needs. It also seeks to rescind mandates that limit the variety of housing options available to individuals experiencing homelessness and to reduce federal oversight in Permanent Supportive Housing. By shifting to block grants, the resolution aims to empower local agencies to allocate resources more effectively, ultimately improving the response to homelessness in Arkansas. A copy of the resolution will be provided to relevant federal and state officials to garner support for these proposed changes.