Kamala Harris reveals how she will deal with homeless tent cities and build ... trends now
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Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday a multi-billion dollar effort to help address America's homeless problems, as tent cities spring up in major metropolitan areas.
The $5.5 billion in funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as the Biden administration scrambles to address skyrocketing interest rates, making housing less affordable.
'To strengthen America’s economy, we are also helping more people buy a home. Homeownership is one of the most powerful engines of intergenerational wealth,' Harris told voters Monday during a trip to Detroit, Michigan to promote their efforts.
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the second stop of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in Detroit, Michigan
US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during the second stop of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour in Detroit, Michigan
The money primarily funds grants to help state and local governments create more affordable housing and expanding funding for economic development.
Only about five percent of the funding includes funds that will directly impact the homelessness
