Bills · HR 5057
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5057Housing and Community Development
Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025
INTRO AUG 26· LAST ACTION AUG 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical need for supportive services within federally assisted housing, which often houses vulnerable populations. By expanding service coordinator programs, it helps residents maintain their independence, improve their health outcomes, and avoid homelessness or premature institutionalization. This can lead to a better quality of life for many low-income individuals and families, and can potentially reduce healthcare costs by connecting residents to preventive care and community resources.
If this bill becomes law, more housing projects will likely have service coordinators, leading to better access to vital services for residents. This could alleviate some of the burdens on local social services and healthcare systems. If it doesn't pass, many residents in federally assisted housing may continue to struggle to access the support they need, potentially leading to poorer health, increased isolation, and greater instability in their housing situations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits HUD from imposing extra requirements on federally assisted housing projects to receive funding for service coordinators, beyond reasonable reporting and monitoring.
This simplifies the process for housing projects to access crucial funding for service coordinators, making it easier for them to hire and retain these essential staff.
PROVISION 02
Requires owners of federally assisted housing projects to reserve at least $2,500 annually for service coordinator training and makes service coordinators eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
This ensures service coordinators have professional development opportunities and recognizes their work as public service, potentially attracting more qualified individuals to the profession.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a new competitive grant program through HUD to fund service coordinators specifically for housing projects assisted under Section 202 (housing for elderly and disabled residents).
This creates a dedicated funding stream to expand supportive services in housing for vulnerable populations, helping them age in place and access critical resources.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $225,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for covered service coordinator programs and an additional $45,000,000 annually for public and Indian housing residents.
This provides substantial new funding to significantly expand the reach and effectiveness of service coordinator programs across various types of federally assisted housing.
PROVISION 05
Directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish a program to award 150 grants to housing projects claiming Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund service coordinators.
This brings a new federal agency into the effort to fund service coordinators, broadening the scope of housing projects that can receive support and increasing the number of grants available.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 26
Introduced in House
AUG 26
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5057
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 26, 2025
Last actionAug 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025
House BillHR 5057Housing and Community Development
Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025
INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 26, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
3
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