The bill outlines updates to the Emergency Housing Assistance Program, as reported by the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Key data points as of October 16, 2025, indicate that there are currently 2,098 families supported across bridge and rapid shelter programs, with 127 families in these shelters. The report highlights the number of families applying for shelter, the verification process, and the various reasons for homelessness, including domestic violence and eviction. Additionally, it provides information on the number of families receiving assistance, the average length of stay in shelters, and the financial support available through the HomeBASE program.

The bill also includes several insertions that enhance the reporting and operational aspects of the Emergency Assistance Program. These include the addition of specific data points related to family certifications, work authorizations, and fiscal expenditures for FY26, which appropriates $276.4 million for emergency assistance shelters and services. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the importance of maximizing federal reimbursements for program costs and outlines the current capacity of the EA program, which is capped at 4,000 families as per statutory requirements.