Naomi Schwartz and Susan Rose Safe Parking Act of 2025

# Naomi Schwartz and Susan Rose Safe Parking Act of 2025 **What the Bill Does:** This bill, currently named after two individuals, aims to establish or support safe parking programs for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. While specific details aren't available from the summary provided, safe parking initiatives typically allow people to sleep in their vehicles overnight at designated locations with basic services and security, offering a temporary solution between homelessness and permanent housing. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would primarily benefit people experiencing homelessness or living in vehicles, as well as communities seeking alternatives to street homelessness. It may also affect local governments and organizations that would operate or fund these parking programs. **Current Status:** HR 5018 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the House of Representatives but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber.

The bill was sponsored by Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA). To learn more about the specific provisions and funding mechanisms, you would need to review the full bill text, which can be found on Congress.gov.