The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, a small agency responsible for coordinating homelessness policies among federal agencies, has been largely shut down, putting all staff on administrative leave. Established in 1987, its goal was to enhance government efficiency in addressing homelessness. Despite having a limited budget and staff, the agency had a significant impact on reducing unsheltered homelessness in various cities and had notably halved veterans' homelessness over the past decade. Critics argue this closure undermines efforts to tackle the rising issue of homelessness nationwide.
"The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness is designed for government efficiency to ensure that the federal response to homelessness is coordinated and reduces duplication."
"Even at a time where we saw overall homelessness going up, in communities like Dallas and Phoenix, we saw significant reductions..."
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