Who sponsored HRES 1249?

HRES 1249 was sponsored by Rashida Tlaib (D), Rep.

Calls for Ending Homelessness by 2029

IntroducedApril 30, 2026

4 months ago

Intro

House

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Housing and Community Development

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the belief that the United States should permanently end homelessness by 2029 and protect the rights of unhoused individuals.

If you support ending homelessness, this resolution calls for action by 2029 to protect the rights of unhoused people.

Who this affects

unhoused individuals · advocates for their rights

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution states that the United States must end homelessness by 2029.
2It emphasizes the importance of civil and human rights for unhoused individuals.
3The resolution includes rights to housing, health care, and education.
4It aims to protect unhoused people from harassment by law enforcement and others.
5The resolution does not create new laws but expresses a commitment to these goals.

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