The bill outlines updates to the Emergency Housing Assistance Program, including key data points as of March 5, 2026. Notably, the Rapid Shelter Track has been deactivated, and all associated programs have closed. The report details the number of families currently in shelters, those applying for shelter, and the reasons for homelessness, with specific emphasis on domestic violence and eviction. New legal language has been inserted to clarify the data collection process, including the addition of Clinical and Safety Risk Assessment site placements and the tracking of families who could not provide required verification during the application process.

Furthermore, the report highlights the resources available to families exiting the Emergency Assistance (EA) shelter, such as the HomeBASE program, which provides financial assistance for rent and rehousing costs. The bill also includes updated fiscal data, indicating the total amount expended from various funding sources for the EA program in FY26, as well as efforts to maximize federal reimbursements for program costs. The statutory maximum capacity of the EA program is approximately 3,200 families, as outlined in the relevant acts.