What does the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) do?
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is an independent federal agency within the executive branch responsible for leading the implementation of the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. The agency coordinates the federal response to homelessness and creates national partnerships to address this issue. USICH is advised by a Council that includes the heads of its 20 federal member agencies. It was established in 1987.
$4.37M
<0.1%
How much does the Interagency Council on Homelessness spend?
The US Interagency Council on Homelessness accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.
Share of USICH net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024
The US Interagency Council on Homelessness’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1988.
Yearly federal net spending by USICH, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1988–2024
The US Interagency Council on Homelessness's share of federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1988.
Percentage of federal budget dedicated to USICH, FYs 1988–2024
How did the US Interagency Council on Homelessness spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to USICH, FY 2024
How many people work for the Interagency Council on Homelessness?
The number of federal employees working for the US Interagency Council on Homelessness has decreased 30.4% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for USICH, September 2010–2024
Who leads the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness?
USICH is led by the Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by the President and approved by the USICH Council. This position is not part of the President's cabinet. The Executive Director serves at the discretion of the President and the Council, typically until they resign, are replaced, or a new President appoints a new Executive Director.
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