H.R. 2475: Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025

The Youth Homelessness Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act of 2025 aims to address youth homelessness in the United States through a structured pilot program. The bill proposes the following key components:

1. Purpose of the Bill

The primary goal is to establish a program that provides both financial and non-financial housing assistance to eligible homeless individuals, specifically targeting youth aged 18 to 30. The program seeks to facilitate better living conditions and promote economic mobility among participants.

2. Database Creation

The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create a database of homeless individuals in the U.S., which will include basic information necessary to determine eligibility for the pilot program. This database will not include sensitive data such as citizenship status or Social Security numbers.

3. Selection of Participants

Participants in the pilot program will be selected based on established criteria, ensuring representation from low-income geographic areas and diverse demographics. The Secretary will aim to enroll a maximum of 105,000 individuals, prioritizing those who are either emancipated minors or young adults up to age 30.

4. Duration and Types of Assistance

Participants will receive assistance for a continuous period of 36 months. The types of assistance include:

• Housing navigation services.
• Financial coaching courses.
• Workforce development services.
• Educational attainment services.
• Legal education regarding landlord-tenant laws.

5. Cash Payments

The program includes a cash payment component where participants may receive monthly payments. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups: one will receive these payments, while the other will not, allowing for a comparative study of the program's effectiveness. Payments will be set at a minimum of $1,400 per month or will be adjusted based on the local fair market rent.

6. Study and Evaluation

The bill mandates a comprehensive study to assess the impact of the pilot program on housing outcomes, microeconomic factors, and participants' overall well-being. The Secretary will oversee the evaluation and report findings to the appropriate congressional committees. The study will also consider the feasibility of expanding the program and using cash transfers more broadly to mitigate homelessness.

7. Establishment of Council

A National Youth Economic Advisory Council will be established to guide the implementation of the program and provide recommendations concerning participant selection, implementation strategies, and the database. This council will include representatives from various community organizations and experts in economic development and youth services.

8. Privacy Protections

The bill includes strict confidentiality measures pertaining to the database and participant information, with penalties for unauthorized disclosure. The database will be destroyed within 30 days after the council's work is completed.

9. Interaction with Existing Programs

Participation in this pilot program will not affect participants' eligibility for other federal, state, or local assistance programs. Payments are excluded from the participants’ gross income for tax purposes, ensuring that the assistance does not count against them in public welfare assessments.

10. Reporting Requirements

Regular reports to Congress will be required to inform on the pilot program's progress, findings, and future recommendations based on the study's results. The Secretary is responsible for submitting interim and final reports regarding program outcomes and impact.

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