This bill would strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, the federal group that coordinates work across agencies to address homelessness . It also includes a section focused on encouraging states to get more involved in these efforts .

Key points:

• Who is affected: People experiencing homelessness, state governments, and federal agencies that work on housing, health, and social services .
• What changes: The council’s role would be reinforced, and there is an emphasis on stronger participation by states in planning and action to reduce homelessness .