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United States Congress

Helping More Families Save Act

March 11, 2024

Summary

S. 3904 would create a pilot program allowing public housing agencies and private owners of Section 8 properties to establish escrow accounts for families whose rent increases due to increased earned income. Funds are available after five years or when the family leaves welfare, with a cap of 5,000 accounts across at least 25 entities. The program aims to help families build savings while transitioning off assistance.

Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/s-bill/3904

Common questions

What does "Helping More Families Save Act" cover?
S. 3904 would create a pilot program allowing public housing agencies and private owners of Section 8 properties to establish escrow accounts for families…
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This update was issued by United States Congress.
When was it published?
It was published on March 11, 2024.

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