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.
A resolution directs the City Manager to negotiate an agreement for deploying capital through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program.
PR PS 1608, Radicado 2026-10-27, would establish the Ley del Sistema Integrado para la Prevención, Atención y Superación del Sinhogarismo en Puerto Rico.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
DC B 26-0850, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, was transmitted to the Mayor with a response due on Nov 09, 2026.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 09, 2026 Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)
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.
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
MA S 3186, on conforming with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors, was reported favorably and referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2026-10-26.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Sponsor: James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
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.
NJ S 4940, the 'Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act,' requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.
NJ S 4919 establishes visual standards for certain kinds of identification issued to noncitizens and requires registered voters to present identification when voting at a polling place.
