Bills

Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.

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119 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. Denver, CO · Introduced

    Denver 26-1610: Approves the Revocable License Agreement with The Gathering Place for a Maximum Contract Amount of $20 beginning approximately October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness located at 1375 N. Elati Street in the Civic Center Neighborhood, in Council District 10 (FINAN-202685970).

    Resolution 26-1610 approves a revocable license agreement with The Gathering Place to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness in the Civic Center Neighborhood.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Approved for Filing

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57753&GUID=56FCBF38-1CAA

  2. Denver, CO · Introduced

    Denver 26-1576: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $1,471,349.00 for a new total of $5,108,891.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date o

    A resolution would amend a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch, adding $1,471,349.00 to support rapid rehousing plus care support to families experiencing literal homelessness.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Approval Review

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57719&GUID=4C83AB3E-F102

  3. Denver, CO · Introduced

    Denver 26-1577: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing support for families experiencing literal homelessness and who are fleeing domestic violence, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $627,200.00 for a new total of $2,256,863.00 and to add 12

    A Denver resolution amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $627,200.00, supporting rapid rehousing for families experiencing homelessness and fleeing domestic violence.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Approval Review

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57720&GUID=3D698FD1-17B3

  4. Pittsburgh, PA · In committee

    Pittsburgh 2026-1055: Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One, Administrative, Article Three, Organization, Chapter 135, Department of City Planning, by adding a new section, § 135.04, Reports on Affordable Housing Bonus Program.

    Pittsburgh ordinance 2026-1055, adding section 135.04 on Reports on Affordable Housing Bonus Program, is in the Committee on Land Use and Economic Development.

    Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: In Standing Committee

    Official page: pittsburgh.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=33799&GUID=161A1D37-

  5. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1493: A resolution approving a proposed Fourth Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and The Salvation Army to allow the agency to provide rapid resolution services for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, citywide. Amends a contract with The Salvation Army to add $40,000.00 for a new total of $1,157,803.00 and to add two years for a new end date of 12-31-2027 to

    Denver resolution would amend its Salvation Army agreement, adding $40,000 for a new total of $1,157,803 and two years for rapid resolution services for homelessness or housing instability citywide.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57636&GUID=19B5A0B5-6B6A

  6. Columbus, OH · Introduced

    Columbus 2653-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with HS Heritage Inn of Columbus OPCO LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; t

    Columbus ordinance 2653-2026 would authorize expenditure of up to $17,000 and extend a hotel services contract for Lead Safe Columbus Program recipients to December 31, 2027.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138587&GUID=7B62D756-6

  7. Oakland, CA · Introduced

    Oakland 27-0181: Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness Crisis

    A resolution renewing and continuing the City Council's declaration of a local emergency on homelessness is in council.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: In Council

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37684&GUID=4074B14B-560

  8. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1454: A resolution approving a proposed Revocable License Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness, located on a portion of 621 W. Wesley Avenue in the Overland Neighborhood, in Council District 7. Approves the Revocable License Agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative for $10 per year

    Resolution 26-1454 would approve a license agreement with Colorado Village Collaborative to operate a micro-community shelter for those experiencing homelessness at 621 W. Wesley Avenue.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57600&GUID=E8D28540-B3D1

  9. Columbus, OH · Introduced

    Columbus 2919-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for Affordable Housing for the 157 and 175 Chicago Ave development to adjust the project’s budget funded line items; and declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Ordinance 2919-2026 would authorize modifying a grant agreement with Franklinton Rising for affordable housing at 157 and 175 Chicago Ave, adjusting funded budget line items.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138856&GUID=301BFF1F-B

  10. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1492: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to support rapid rehousing for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide. Amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $852,000.00 for a new total of $3,413,433.00 and to add 12 months for a new end date of 12-31-2028 to sup

    Denver resolution amends a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to add $852,000.00 for rapid rehousing for families experiencing literal homelessness, citywide.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57635&GUID=6D778A21-7F56

  11. PA · In committee

    PA HR 673: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility, community impact and process for converting immigrant detention centers operating in this Commonwealth into community-centered projects, with fair, transparent and rigorous local stakeholder participation as a condition for eligibility for State transition grant funds.

    PA HR 673 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers into community-centered projects; referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.

    Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
    Sponsor: Christopher Rabb (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr673

  12. DC · Enacted

    DC PR 26-0820: Language Access Rulemaking Authority Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

    DC PR 26-0820, Language Access Rulemaking Authority Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026; Resolution R26-0521, effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.

    Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0521, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013526
    Sponsor: Nadeau, Brianne K. (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0820

  13. DC · Enacted

    DC PR 26-0821: Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

    DC PR 26-0821, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026, is effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.

    Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0524, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013530
    Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0821

  14. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2655-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program. ($0.00)

    Columbus passed 2655-2026, extending a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to December 31, 2027 for roof replacement services for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138589&GUID=C130325A-3

  15. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2654-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; and to

    Columbus ordinance 2654-2026 passed, authorizing a contract modification with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC for hotel services for Lead Safe Columbus Program recipients and $17,000 in funding.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138588&GUID=B3E594C7-1

  16. Kansas City, MO · Enacted

    Kansas City 260918: Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Waiving the requirements in Article VII, Section 68-451 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Sales Tax (adult use marijuana)” for the purpose of reallocating neighborhood cleanup funds to homelessness response efforts; reducing appropriations of the Marijuana Sales Tax Fund (2190) by $485,424.00 and reappropriating the same for the purpose of supporting the E

    The Council passed an ordinance reducing Marijuana Sales Tax Fund appropriations by $485,424.00 and reappropriating funds for the Extreme Weather Program, supporting homelessness response efforts

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: kansascity.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=51129&GUID=B95A268F-