A bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness.

# S 965: Strengthening the Interagency Council on Homelessness **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve how the federal government coordinates efforts to combat homelessness. The Interagency Council on Homelessness is an existing government body made up of representatives from various federal agencies (like HUD, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services). The bill would strengthen this council's structure, funding, and authority to better coordinate homelessness programs across different government agencies. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect federal agencies working on homelessness issues and, ultimately, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

While specific provisions aren't detailed in this summary, bills of this type typically address council staffing, budget resources, and how effectively different agencies can work together to implement consistent homelessness policies and programs nationwide. **Current Status** As of now, S 965 is in committee, meaning it's under review by relevant Senate committees but has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) in the 119th Congress.