Senator Padilla Introduces Bill Addressing Substance Use Treatment for People Experiencing Homelessness

~ Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the “Coordinating Substance Use and Homelessness Care Act” in the U.S. Senate on June 27. The bill would create a new HUD grant program to better coordinate substance use treatment and homelessness services. The bill is a companion to a U.S. House of Representatives bill of the same name, introduced by Representative Madeline Dean (D-PA) (see Memo, 5/23). NLIHC has endorsed both the House and Senate bills.

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Published by Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing

The vision of OCAH: That all Oklahomans have the opportunity to live in safe, healthy and affordable homes. Our Mission: To lead the movement to ensure that all residents of the state of Oklahoma flourish in safe, affordable homes and to help communities develop safe and affordable housing options for all of their residents. We reach our mission through advocacy, education and practical training to foster the production and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the state.

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