Homelessness Issues In March 2024 Usa News. Washington — the united states experienced a dramatic 12% increase in homelessness as soaring rents and a decline in coronavirus pandemic assistance. Supreme court today ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.

A record number of people across the country are experiencing homelessness: To prevent and reduce homelessness, the budget provides $8 billion for a grant program to rapidly expand temporary and permanent housing strategies for people.