Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025
Summary
The "Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025" aims to enhance and expand service coordinator programs within federally assisted housing projects. It amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 and other related acts to provide additional funding, training, and resources for service coordinators. The bill also establishes new grant programs and addresses public service loan forgiveness eligibility for service coordinators.
It focuses on improving housing stability, health, and aging in place for residents of public and Indian housing, rural housing, and other federally assisted housing projects. The Act authorizes significant appropriations for these programs from 2026 through 2030.
HRSA grants are also included to fund service coordinators in eligible properties, further broadening the scope of support.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase the availability of supportive services for residents in federally assisted housing. It will also standardize training requirements and reporting for service coordinators. The expansion of funding and the establishment of new grant programs will provide more resources for housing projects to employ and retain service coordinators.
Residents will have improved access to services promoting housing stability, health, and aging in place. The Act also ensures that residents are not required to accept services, preserving individual autonomy.
Finally, the inclusion of service coordinators in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program may attract more qualified individuals to the profession.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to supportive services for residents in federally assisted housing.
- Enhanced training and resources for service coordinators.
- Improved housing stability, health, and aging in place for vulnerable populations.
- Establishment of new grant programs to support service coordinator positions.
- Potential for attracting more qualified individuals to the field through loan forgiveness eligibility.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending and potential for budget deficits if not managed effectively.
- Potential for administrative overhead and bureaucratic inefficiencies in managing the new grant programs.
- Risk of funds not being used effectively or reaching the intended beneficiaries.
- Possible challenges in ensuring consistent quality and effectiveness of service coordinator programs across different locations.
- Potential for increased regulatory burden on housing projects.
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Constitutional Alignment
The "Expanding Service Coordinators Act of 2025" aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It promotes the well-being of vulnerable populations by providing supportive services and improving housing stability.
Congress has the power to enact legislation related to housing and community development under Article I, Section 8, which grants the power to collect taxes and provide for the general welfare of the United States. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
However, the expansion of federal programs and spending requires careful consideration to ensure it remains within constitutional limits and does not unduly infringe on state sovereignty.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).