Rashida Tlaib's new 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' would protect homeless camping
Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a nonbinding 'Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights' aimed at expanding protections for homeless individuals and ending homelessness within three years. The proposal includes rights to camp in public spaces, access the internet, panhandle, and receive affordable housing and healthcare. It also calls for redirecting $168 billion from defense spending to fund these initiatives.
- ▪The 'Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights' proposes legal protections for homeless individuals to camp in public spaces such as parks, sidewalks, and transportation facilities.
- ▪The resolution calls for redirecting $168 billion in defense spending to end homelessness and provide rights to internet access, panhandling, and affordable housing.
- ▪While nonbinding, the resolution outlines policy priorities that could shape Democratic approaches to homelessness if they regain power after the 2026 midterms.
- ▪The bill grants homeless individuals freedom from harassment by law enforcement, private businesses, property owners, and housed residents.
- ▪Tlaib's measure frames the banishment of homeless people from private property as a violation of fundamental civil and human rights.
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Homeless Crisis Rashida Tlaib's new 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' would protect homeless camping Resolution would also require $168B in defense spending be redirected to end homelessness and grant rights to internet access and panhandling By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 4, 2026 10:50am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Mamdani advances controversial NYC homeless shelters despite outcry from concerned residents Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal for all-male homeless shelters and the backlash from New York residents. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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