Search Results: keywords:"housing instability"

  • H. R. 9229 — To provide free post office boxes to individuals who are unhoused or experiencing housing instability, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:914

    H.R. 9229, known as the "MAIL Act," aims to provide free post office boxes to individuals who are unhoused or facing housing instability. The United States Postal Service will establish regulations to allow these individuals to obtain a post office box without fees if they meet certain income...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9229 wants to give people who don't have a home a free mailbox at the post office, so they can still get letters and packages. The post office will set rules to make sure these people really need this help, and they will check every now and then to see how the program is working.

  • S. 5091 — To provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,174

    S. 5091, also known as the "Basic Assistance for Students In College Act" or the "BASIC Act," aims to support the essential needs of college students in the U.S. The bill introduces measures for securely sharing data between federal agencies to identify students in need of...

    Simple Explanation

    The BASIC Act is a plan to help college students get things they need, like food and places to live. It sets aside lots of money to give schools grants so they can find smart ways to help students, especially those who might have trouble getting by on their own.