The bill provides a bi-weekly report on the Emergency Housing Assistance Program, detailing key data points as of January 9, 2025. It includes information on the total number of families in emergency assistance (EA), their citizenship status, and the municipalities where they are sheltered. The report highlights the number of families applying for shelter, the average length of stay in shelters, and the services provided to families, including work authorization clinics for migrants. The report also outlines expenditures related to the program, including spending on shelter services, municipal supports, and educational aid for students enrolled from emergency housing.
Significant insertions in the bill include the addition of specific data points such as the number of families in shelters and hotels by municipality, the number of families applying for shelter in the previous 14 days, and the total amount expended on various aspects of the EA program. The report emphasizes the ongoing efforts to maximize federal support for the program, including securing FEMA grants and other funding sources to assist with the costs associated with emergency housing and related services.