Definition of Homelessness in the Manager's Amendment

Date: 14 Jul 2008

Author: National Alliance to End Homelessness

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The definition of homelessness in the manager’s amendment is the result of many hours of discussion between advocates on many sides of the issue with dozens of proposals made and numerous compromises. Although the final product does not please everybody, the agreement is the closest thing to a consensus that could be achieved, and any further expansion would result in major constituencies, including many cities and public sector groups, family and child advocates, disability advocates, and hundreds of homeless assistance organizations to vigorously oppose the bill in its entirety.