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There is a group of 12 million people who have received almost to the end the two stimulus checks, but among them there are people who have not even been able to obtain it, because they do not have a fixed address.
Because of this, A group of 19 Democrats in the Senate asked the Treasury Department to implement measures for the homeless to receive the $ 1, 400 dollars than will be approved in the next weeks .
“As Americans across the country struggle to maintain stable and safe housing, our government must do everything possible to find people where they are and provide assistance to them,” said the senator Kirsten Gillibrand (New York ), who joined the group.
Although the IRS launched a campaign to locate those people who have not received support, the majority with salaries less than $ 12, 000 dollars per year, many still do not get the money, because they do not have internet access.
“Across the country, social service organizations have created innovative solutions to conduct outreach and support, But they can’t do it alone. ” said Senator Grillibrand.
Senators ask the Treasury Department:
- Post procedures on how the people without a permanent address, an ID or a bank account can get the $ 1, 400 Dollars.
- Expand the options for those who do not file taxes and provide options for people to claim the funds, as they may lack er of internet access.
- Coordinate with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to collaborate with social service organizations and local care spaces.
The letter was sent to the secretary Janet Yellen .
“The Homeless people have been disproportionately affected by the negative health effects of COVID – 19 and the crisis unprecedented economic, “say Democrats. “Overcrowding in shelters, lack of basic hygiene and sanitation in open-air camps, and barriers to accessing health care and economic opportunities are additional challenges.”
