Chapter 7C. Migrant Services and Supports.
§ 4–773.01. Migrant services and supports.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on August 3, 2023.*
The Mayor may establish an office and administer programs to provide time-limited services and supports to recent immigrants to the United States, including the following services and supports:
(1) Welcome and other reception services;
(2) Food, clothing, and other necessities;
(3) Temporary shelter, which may be provided in a congregate setting;
(4) Medical services, including health insurance;
(5) Relocation services;
(6) Cash assistance for food and other necessities, transportation, relocation, and other identified needs; and
(7) Social and legal services and referrals to external social and legal service programs and providers.
§ 4–773.02. Eligibility.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on August 3, 2023.*
(a) The Mayor may establish eligibility criteria to receive the services and supports contemplated by this chapter, including for statutory, regulatory, or programmatic categories of immigration, means of entering the District, and length of time in the United States or the District.
(b) No provision of this chapter shall be construed to create an entitlement (either direct or implied) on the part of any individual or family to any services and supports provided under this chapter.
§ 4–773.03. Relationship to other services.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on August 3, 2023.*
Services and supports provided under this chapter shall not be considered Continuum of Care services under Chapter 7A of this title.
§ 4–773.04. Grants.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on August 3, 2023.*
Notwithstanding part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, the Mayor may make grants to nonprofit organizations and other entities to provide services and supports to recent immigrants to the United States arriving in the District.
§ 4–773.05. Contracting. [Expired as of December 29, 2022]
Expired as of December 29, 2022.
§ 4–773.06. Rulemaking.
*NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on August 3, 2023.*
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
