John Barrasso (R-WY)
A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S3206)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to improve the point-in-time count of homeless individuals conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It requires recipients to participate in an annual count during the last 10 days of April each year. The bill mandates the use of standardized community-wide homeless management information systems for data collection. It also requires the maintenance of up-to-date data year-round and the collection of midpoint data to track trends. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with providing technical assistance and training to rural or resource-limited recipients. Finally, the Comptroller General is directed to conduct a study on the count's methodology and provide recommendations for modernization.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Does this make housing cost less?
By improving the accuracy of homeless counts and tracking trends, the bill enables better planning for housing assistance programs.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
The bill aims to improve the accuracy and tracking of homeless populations to better inform and implement assistance programs.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill specifically mandates technical assistance and training for rural and resource-limited recipients.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Data Accuracy: The requirement for recipients to use a community-wide homeless management information system (HMIS) for client-level data collection (Section 1(a)(ii)(iii)) and the mandate to maintain up-to-date HMIS data year-round (Section 1(a)(ii)(vi)(I)) aims to improve the consistency, accuracy, and quality of collected data (Section 1(a)(ii)(v)(II)(cc)).
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Better Trend Tracking: The collection of "midpoint HMIS data" is intended to track seasonal or emerging trends and inform the planning for programs (Section 1(a)(ii)(vi)(iii)).
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Support for Small Communities: The Secretary is required to provide training in HMIS integration to rural or resource-limited recipients (Section 1(a)(ii)(iv)). Furthermore, the Secretary must provide specific guidance to these same groups regarding data collection methodologies, mapping, and technology best practices (Section 1(a)(ii)(vii)).
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Increased Flexibility for Training: The Secretary has the authority to allow recipients to use assistance to support the training of employees or volunteers in HMIS integration (Section 1(a)(ii)(viii)(I)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Service Disruptions: While the Secretary must provide guidance to ensure that training for HMIS integration does not disrupt service delivery to homeless shelters, there is a recognition of the potential for such a disruption to occur (Section 1(a)(ii)(viii)(II)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — By improving the accuracy of homeless counts and tracking trends, the bill enables better planning for housing assistance programs. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill aims to improve the accuracy and tracking of homeless populations to better inform and implement assistance programs. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Improved data collection on homelessness can lead to more effective program planning to address poverty-related displacement.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically mandates technical assistance and training for rural and resource-limited recipients. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Better data on homelessness can lead to more effective and targeted resource allocation for low-income individuals. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Improved data collection on unsheltered populations can lead to better management of urban social services.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to submit annual reports to Congress regarding compliance and data quality improvements.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The mandate for standardized HMIS data collection requires more formal data management processes.
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S3206)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska