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 from the program indicate that as of November 13, 2025, there are currently 1,855 families supported across bridge and rapid shelter programs. The report highlights the number of families applying for shelter, those who could not provide required verification, and the various reasons for homelessness, including domestic violence and eviction. Additionally, the report includes information on the number of families receiving assistance, the average length of stay in shelters, and the outcomes for families exiting the program.

Significant insertions in the bill include the addition of specific data points related to the Emergency Assistance (EA) program, such as the number of families on the EA contact list, the number of families who received hardship waivers, and the total amount expended from the A&F reserve for FY26. The report also notes the total estimated cost of the EA shelter program and the current funded capacity, which is approximately 3,200 families. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes efforts to maximize federal reimbursements for EA program costs, with Massachusetts having collected $148 million in Federal Financial Participation since April 2024.