H.R.3941 — Schools Not Shelters Act
House Roll Call
H.R.3941
| Bill | H.R.3941 — Schools Not Shelters Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Recommit |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 200 / Nay 212 / Present 0 / Not Voting 22 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 212 | 0 | 10 |
| D | 200 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Recommit
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 3941 - Schools Not Shelters Act
The Schools Not Shelters Act (HR 3941) aims to prohibit the use of public school facilities as temporary shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness or seeking asylum. The bill seeks to ensure that educational institutions remain focused on their primary mission of providing quality education to students, rather than serving as temporary housing facilities.
Key Provisions:
- The bill explicitly restricts the use of public schools for sheltering individuals, including families, who are homeless or in the process of seeking asylum.
- It mandates that local education agencies (LEAs) prioritize the educational environment and safeguard the integrity of school facilities for their intended purpose.
Funding and Authorities:
- The legislation does not allocate specific funding but may influence federal and state funding streams related to education and homelessness services. It calls for a review of existing policies by the Department of Education to ensure compliance with its provisions.
Affected Programs/Agencies:
- The bill primarily impacts public school districts and local education agencies, as well as state and federal education departments. It may also intersect with agencies involved in homelessness services, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Beneficiaries and Regulation:
- The primary beneficiaries of this legislation are students and educators, who will have uninterrupted access to educational facilities. Conversely, the bill regulates the use of school properties by local governments and agencies that may seek to repurpose school buildings for temporary housing.
Key Timelines:
- The bill was introduced in the House and has been read twice in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. The timeline for further action remains to be determined as it progresses through the legislative process.
Overall, the Schools Not Shelters Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining educational spaces for their intended purpose, while addressing the broader issue of homelessness in the community.
Yea (200)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (212)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (22)
R
Ruben Gallego
K
Kay Granger
D
Donald Payne
C
Chris Stewart