Families with young children could receive housing vouchers if funded

The proposal would authorize federal spending on housing vouchers, administration, and help with moving. Public housing agencies would compete for the funding. Congress would still have to provide the money through later spending laws. Federal housing officials would have to distribute the first year's funding for additional vouchers within two years after it is provided, and later years' funding for those vouchers within 180 days after it is provided.

Housing agencies could select only families that meet the age, housing, and other voucher rules. Displacement risk must involve neighborhoods that offer opportunities for children or are rapidly becoming such areas. An expected child may arrive through birth or adoption. High poverty means a census area has a poverty rate of at least 30%.

Agencies receiving funding would have to offer moving help tailored to each selected family. Federal housing officials would set standards for the destination neighborhoods, schools, child care, and early education. Families could decline the services and still receive their vouchers. Help could include counseling and continued support.