Sec. 3. Construction of new public housing
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It is the purpose of this section to fund the construction of 9,500,000 publicly owned dwelling units over 10 years. Section 9(g) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437g(g) ) is amended by striking paragraph
(3)(relating to limitation on new construction). Subsection
(c)of section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437g(c) ) is amended by striking paragraph
(2)and inserting the following new paragraphs: For fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, each public housing agency shall be entitled to assistance in the following amounts: From the Capital Fund under subsection (d), such amount as may be necessary to fully fund the capital needs of the agency for such fiscal year, as determined in accordance with such subsection. From the Operating Fund under subsection (e), such amount as may be necessary to fully fund the operating needs of the agency for such fiscal year, as determined in accordance with such subsection. For fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, there is appropriated— for the Capital Fund, an amount equivalent to the aggregate of the amounts to which each public housing agency is entitled under paragraph (2)(A); and for the Operating Fund, an amount equivalent to the aggregate of the amounts to which each public housing agency is entitled under paragraph (2)(B). . Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: There shall be appropriated $80,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2031 for annual contribution contracts for assistance under section 5(a)(2) to cover the development costs for new public housing dwelling units that meet the requirements of this subsection. All dwelling units funded with amounts made available pursuant to this subsection shall comply with and be operated in compliance with all requirements applicable to public housing (as defined in section 3(b)) and the requirements of this subsection. The Secretary shall issue regulations to ensure, to the extent practicable, that dwelling units funded with amounts made available pursuant to this subsection comply with the following: Notwithstanding any provision of this Act, such units shall be operated as public housing during the entire useful life of such dwelling units and may not be sold or otherwise alienated by the public housing agency receiving such amounts during such useful life. Such units shall be located in a manner that complies with such standards as the Secretary, in conjunction with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, shall establish to ensure proper integration of housing and public transit and ensure that residents of such units have access to sufficient transportation options. Standards should ensure that such units should be integrated with public transit and vehicle alternatives such as walking and biking and should accommodate differences between a transit hub in a town or reservation compared with a large city. Such units shall comply with such standards as the Secretary shall establish to ensure such units are designed, built, and operated according to the highest possible environmental standard, with a focus on minimizing energy costs and achieving carbon neutrality. A public housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall not refuse to rent a dwelling unit developed with such assistance or otherwise discriminate in the rental of such a dwelling unit based on an individual’s criminal record or immigration status. A public housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall not refuse to rent a dwelling unit developed with such assistance or otherwise discriminate in the rental of such a dwelling unit because of the sexual orientation or gender identity of any person. A public housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall comply with the final rule entitled Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (80 Fed. Reg. 42272 (July 16, 2015)). A public housing agency receiving assistance made available pursuant to this subsection shall develop a supportive services plan to ensure that residents have access to free, voluntary programs that address the needs of people experiencing chronic homelessness and housing instability. Services provided should include assistance with accessing healthcare, employment, education, childcare, financial literacy and other community-based supportive services. .
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