- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jun 11, 2026
What it does
The BLANKET Act would create a new competitive grant program to provide supplemental funding for expanding emergency shelter capacity during severe weather events such as heat waves, winter storms, floods, and wildfires. It would affect states, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public housing agencies that serve people experiencing homelessness, enabling them to temporarily increase shelter space, operate warming and cooling centers, provide hotel vouchers, and cover related costs like staffing, supplies, and transportation. The bill authorizes $750 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 and requires a Government Accountability Office evaluation of the program’s…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.