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Section 203 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance 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 period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (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 permanent supportive housing model; and (16) prioritize addressing disparities faced by members of a population at higher risk of homelessness, as such term is defined in section 2 of the Housing Is a Human Right Act of 2025, 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 period 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 instability, or who are cost-burdened..