(2) recipients under the Emergency Solutions 
Grant Program under subtitle B of title IV of the 
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 
U.S.C. 11371 et seq.) comply with the requirements 
under section 416(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
11375(d); relating to participation of homeless indi-
viduals). 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than the expiration of the 
36-month period beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit a report 
to the Congress detailing the findings of such study, in-
cluding identifying the level of such compliance and any 
barriers to compliance with such requirements, and recom-
mending models for compliance (including any effective 
specific models used by such recipients) and suggested 
support methods to assist recipients to comply. 
TITLE IV—ACCESS TO VOTING 
SEC. 401. STUDY OF FACTORS ADVERSELY AFFECTING 
ABILITY OF HOMELESS AND HOUSING-UNSTA-
BLE INDIVIDUALS TO VOTE. 
(a) STUDY.—The Election Assistance Commission 
shall conduct a study identifying and analyzing on a State- 
by-State basis the factors which adversely affect the ability 
of individuals who are homeless or who are housing-unsta-
ble to vote in elections for public office, including the im-
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plementation of the REAL ID Act, State laws requiring 
voters to provide ID as a condition of voting, and the pe-
nalization of homelessness. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit 
to Congress and make available to the public a report on 
the study conducted under subsection (a), and shall in-
clude in the report recommendations to address the fac-
tors identified in the study. 
(c) STATE DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘State’’ means each of the several States, the District of 
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, 
American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands, and 
the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 
SEC. 402. GRANTS TO FACILITATE VOTING BY HOMELESS 
AND HOUSING-UNSTABLE INDIVIDUALS. 
(a) GRANTS.—The Election Assistance Commission 
shall carry out a program under which the Commission 
shall make grants to eligible nonprofit corporations and 
eligible units of local government for carrying out pro-
grams and activities which will facilitate voting in elections 
for public office by individuals who are homeless or who 
are housing-unstable. 
(b) ELIGIBILITY.—A nonprofit corporation or a unit 
of local government is eligible to receive a grant under the 
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program established under this section if the corporation 
or unit submits to the Election Assistance Commission, 
at such time and in such form as the Commission may 
require, an application containing— 
(1) in the case of a nonprofit corporation, a cer-
tification that the corporation has in effect a non- 
discrimination policy that prohibits discrimination 
against persons in all classes provided protection 
against discrimination under Federal law and that 
further protects against discrimination on the basis 
of the gender-related identity, appearance, manner-
isms, or other gender-related characteristics of an 
individual, regardless of the individual’s designated 
sex at birth; and 
(2) such information and assurances as the 
Commission may require. 
(c) PRIORITIES IN SELECTION OF NONPROFIT COR-
PORATIONS.—In selecting among eligible nonprofit cor-
porations for receiving grants under the program estab-
lished under this section, the Commission shall give pri-
ority to corporations which meet any of the following: 
(1) A proven history of working with homeless, 
housing-unstable, and cost-burdened households. 
(2) A proven history of successfully encouraging 
civic participation. 
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(3) A proven history of participation by home-
less, housing-unstable, and cost-burdened households 
in the leadership and decision-making power of the 
corporation. 
(4) A proven history of successful engagement 
with a population at higher risk of homelessness, in-
cluding— 
(A) LGBTQ persons; 
(B) foster youth and former foster youth; 
(C) Asian, Black, Latino, Native Amer-
ican, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and 
other communities of color; 
(D) low-income older adults; 
(E) persons with disabilities, including 
mental health disabilities; 
(F) justice-system-involved persons; and 
(G) immigrant communities. 
(d) NONPROFIT CORPORATION DEFINED.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘nonprofit corporation’’ means a cor-
poration described in section 501(c) of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under sec-
tion 501(a) of such Code. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$5,000,000 for the first fiscal year commencing after the 
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date of the enactment of this Act and for each of the next 
nine succeeding fiscal years thereafter. 
TITLE 
V—UNITED 
STATES 
INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON 
HOMELESSNESS 
SEC. 501. PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION. 
Title II of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance 
Act (42 U.S.C. 11311 et seq.) is amended— 
(1) in section 208 (42 U.S.C. 11318), by strik-
ing the first sentence and inserting the following: 
‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated for each fis-
cal year $10,000,000 to carry out this title.’’; 
(2) by striking section 209 (42 U.S.C. 11319); 
and 
(3) by redesignating sections 207 and 208 (42 
U.S.C. 11317, 11318) as sections 208 and 209, re-
spectively. 
SEC. 502. FUNCTIONS. 
Section 203 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assist-
ance Act (42 U.S.C. 11313) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in paragraph (12), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
at the end; 
(B) in paragraph (13), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
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(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraphs: 
‘‘(14) rely on evidence-based practices; 
‘‘(15) identify and promote successful practices, 
including the Housing First strategy and the perma-
nent supportive housing model; and 
‘‘(16) prioritize addressing disparities faced by 
members of a population at higher risk of homeless-
ness, as such term is defined in section 2 of the 
Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2023, including 
by issuing reports and making recommendations to 
agencies.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘and’’ 
after the semicolon; 
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the pe-
riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(3) make formal reports and recommendations 
to Federal agencies, which shall include comments 
on how proposed regulatory changes would impact 
persons experiencing homelessness, housing insta-
bility, or who are cost-burdened.’’. 
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SEC. 503. ADVISORY BOARD. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Title II of the McKinney-Vento 
Homeless Assistance Act is amended by inserting after 
section 206 (42 U.S.C. 11316) the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 207. ADVISORY BOARD. 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an advi-
sory board for the Council. 
‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
‘‘(1) SELECTION.—The advisory board shall be 
composed of not less than 20 individuals, selected by 
the Executive Director of the Council from nominees 
proposed pursuant to paragraph (2), as follows: 
‘‘(A) Not less than 10 members shall be 
individuals who are homeless or experiencing 
housing instability, or were so during the 5 cal-
endar years preceding appointment to the advi-
sory board or who have been so in the last 5 
calendar years. 
‘‘(B) Not less than 8 members shall be in-
dividuals who are members of, or advocate on 
behalf of, or both, a population at higher risk 
of homelessness, as such term is defined in sec-
tion 2 of the Housing Is a Human Right Act 
of 2023, including such transgender and gender 
non-conforming persons, Asian, Black, Latino, 
Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Is-
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lander, and other communities of color, youth 
in or formerly in the foster care system, and 
justice-system involved youth and adults. 
‘‘(2) NOMINATION.—Nominees for members of 
the advisory board shall be proposed by any grantee 
or subgrantee under this Act. 
‘‘(3) REPORT.—Upon selection of members of 
the advisory board, the Executive Director of the 
Council shall submit a report to the Congress identi-
fying the members selected and demonstration com-
pliance with the provisions of this subsection. 
‘‘(4) TERMS.—Members of the advisory board 
shall serve terms of 2 years. 
‘‘(c) FUNCTIONS.—The advisory board shall review 
the work of the Council, make recommendations regarding 
how the Council can most effectively pursue the goal of 
ending homelessness, and raise specific points of concern 
with members of the Council who represent Federal agen-
cies. 
‘‘(d) MEETINGS.—The advisory board shall meet in 
person not less often than twice each year. 
‘‘(e) COUNCIL MEETINGS.—The Council shall meet 
regularly not less often than once a year with the advisory 
board and shall provide timely written responses to rec-
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ommendations, proposals, and concerns issued by the advi-
sory board. 
‘‘(f) CHAIRMAN.—The position of Chairman of the 
advisory board shall be filled by an individual who is a 
current or former member of the advisory board, is nomi-
nated by at least two members of the advisory board, and 
is confirmed by a vote of not less than 75 percent of the 
members of the advisory board. 
‘‘(g) COMPENSATION.—Each member of the advisory 
board shall receive compensation for their participation in-
cluding a participation stipend in an amount determined 
by the Council and travel expenses, including per diem in 
lieu of subsistence, in accordance with sections 5702 and 
5703 of title 5, United States Code. 
‘‘(h) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The agencies imple-
menting this Act shall construe this Act in a manner that 
facilitates and encourage the full participation of advisory 
board members and shall consider the barriers faced by 
persons experiencing homelessness and shall endeavor to 
overcome such barriers to participation.’’. 
(b) REPRESENTATION OF CHAIRMAN ON COUNCIL.— 
Section 202(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assist-
ance Act (42 U.S.C. 11312(a)) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraph (22) as para-
graph (21); and 
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(2) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(22) The chairman of the advisory board es-
tablished by section 207.’’. 
SEC. 504. DIRECTOR. 
Subsection (a) of section 204 of the McKinney-Vento 
Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11314(a)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) by striking ‘‘(a) DIRECTOR.—The Council 
shall appoint an Executive Director, who shall be’’ 
and inserting the following: 
‘‘(a) DIRECTOR.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The chief executive officer 
of the Council shall be the Executive Director, who 
shall be appointed in accordance with paragraph (2) 
and’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(2) PROCESS FOR APPOINTMENT.—A vacancy 
in the position of Executive Director shall be filled 
by an individual nominated and appointed to such 
position by the Council, except that the Council may 
not appoint any nominee who is not confirmed by 
approval of 75 percent of the aggregate of all mem-
bers of the Council and the advisory board under 
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section 207 pursuant to an election in which each 
such member’s vote is given identical weight. If the 
Council is unable to agree on an Executive Director, 
the chairperson of the advisory council shall act as 
interim Executive Director.’’. 
SEC. 505. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. 
The table of contents in section 101(b) of the McKin-
ney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11301 
note) is amended by striking the items relating to sections 
209 and 210 and inserting the following: 
‘‘Sec. 209. Encouragement of State involvement.’’. 
TITLE 
VI—REVENUE 
RELATED 
TO HOUSING SPECULATION 
AND DISPLACEMENT 
SEC. 601. AMENDMENTS TO THE TAX CODE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle D of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the 
following new chapter: 
‘‘CHAPTER 50B—REAL PROPERTY- 
RELATED TAXES 
‘‘Sec. 5000E–1. Luxury real property transfers. 
‘‘Sec. 5000E–2. Real property secrecy transfer tax. 
‘‘Sec. 5000E–3. Mass landlord rental tax. 
‘‘SEC. 5000E–1. LUXURY REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed on the 
sale or exchange of real property a tax equal to 5 percent 
of the amount realized from such sale or exchange. 
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‘‘(b) LIMITATION.—The tax imposed by this section 
shall not apply to a sale or exchange of property unless 
the amount realized from such sale or exchange (or from 
a series of related sales or exchanges of which such prop-
erty is a part) is at least $10,000,000. 
‘‘(c) LIABILITY FOR TAX.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The tax imposed by this 
section shall be paid 1⁄2 by the transferor and 1⁄2 by 
the transferee. 
‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.— 
‘‘(A) PROPERTY
TRANSFERRED
TO
TAX- 
EXEMPT.—In the case of property transferred 
to a tax exempt entity, or a State or local gov-
ernment (or political subdivision thereof), the 
tax imposed by this section shall be zero. 
‘‘(B) PROPERTY
TRANSFERRED
BY
TAX- 
EXEMPT.—In the case of property transferred 
by a tax-exempt entity, or a State or local gov-
ernment (or political subdivision thereof), the 
tax imposed by this section shall be paid by the 
transferee. 
‘‘(C) TAX EXEMPT ENTITY.—For purposes 
of this section, the term ‘tax-exempt entity’ 
means any organization which is exempt from 
the tax imposed by this chapter unless such 
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property is used predominantly in an unrelated 
trade or business the income of which is subject 
to tax under section 511. 
‘‘(d) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall prescribe 
such rules as may be necessary or appropriate to prevent 
avoidance of the purposes of this section. 
‘‘SEC. 5000E–2. REAL PROPERTY SECRECY TRANSFER TAX. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a sale or exchange 
of real property to or from an applicable anonymous enti-
ty, there is hereby imposed on such transfer a tax equal 
to $10 for each $100 realized on such sale or exchange. 
‘‘(b) APPLICABLE ANONYMOUS TAXPAYER.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec-
tion, the term ‘applicable anonymous entity’ means 
any entity or trust the beneficial owners of which 
are not available by freely accessible public records. 
‘‘(2) BENEFICIAL
OWNER.—The term ‘bene-
ficial owner’ means, with respect to any entity, an 
individual who has any ownership interest in the en-
tity and— 
‘‘(A) exercises control over the entity, 
‘‘(B) owns equity interest in such entity, or 
‘‘(C) receives substantial economic benefits 
from such entity (other than in connection with 
employment). 
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‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULE FOR ENTITIES REGISTERED 
IN GLOBAL LEGAL IDENTIFIER PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) shall 
not apply to any entity that participates in the 
legal entity identifier program. 
‘‘(B) CONTROLLED GROUPS.—In the case 
of any persons treated as a single employer 
under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52, or 
subsection (m) or (o) of section 414, subpara-
graph (A) shall only apply if each such person 
so treated participates in the legal entity identi-
fier program. 
‘‘(c) LIABILITY FOR TAX.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each applicable anonymous 
entity who transfers or receives property in a sale or 
exchange to which this section applies shall be joint-
ly and severally liable for payment of the tax im-
posed by this section. 
‘‘(2) MEMBERS
OF
CONTROLLED
GROUP.—If 
such an applicable anonymous entity is a member of 
a controlled group, each member of such controlled 
group shall be jointly and severally liable for such 
payment. 
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‘‘SEC. 5000E–3. MASS LANDLORD RENTAL TAX. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a covered landlord, 
there is hereby imposed on the rental of a dwelling unit 
a tax equal to 1 percent of the amount of the rent paid 
for such dwelling unit. 
‘‘(b) COVERED LANDLORD.—For purposes of this 
section, the term ‘covered landlord’ means any person that 
owns— 
‘‘(1) more than 1,000 dwelling units held for 
rent within a single metropolitan statistical area, 
‘‘(2) more than 2,000 dwelling units held for 
rent, or 
‘‘(3) at least 500 dwelling units held for rent in 
at least 3 different States. 
‘‘(c) EXCEPTIONS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Subsection (a) shall not 
apply to any dwelling unit subject to a rent control, 
just cause, or source of income discrimination law. 
‘‘(2) RENT
CONTROL
LAW.—For purposes of 
this subsection— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘rent control 
law’ means any State or local law which re-
stricts the amount by which a lessor may in-
crease rental payments for a dwelling unit and 
allows an affirmative defense to eviction or pri-
vate right of enforcement. 
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