The Council must testify before Congress each year if asked
The document says “shall”Who acts: United States Interagency Council on HomelessnessHow: statuteSec. 703 in the PDF
What the document says“``(15) testify annually before Congress, if requested.''.”
The section adds a new paragraph (15) to section 203(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requiring the Council to testify before Congress each year if requested.
What the document actually says“``(15) testify annually before Congress, if requested.''.”
That sentence, in plain words
The council must testify before Congress once a year. That holds if Congress asks.
What this is about
The council must answer questions before a committee. The duty is not set in stone. It arises only when Congress asks.
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