Rising Homelessness in the U.S. Reaches Record High Amidst Pandemic Aid Cuts

Homelessness in the United States reached a record high last year, with over 650,000 people living in shelters, tents, or cars, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. The surge in homelessness is attributed to the country's shortage of affordable housing, rising rents, and the expiration of pandemic aid. The Biden administration acknowledges the need for more federal funding and rental assistance to address the housing crisis and aims to streamline housing voucher processes. Advocates emphasize the importance of expanding federally subsidized housing to reduce homelessness further.