In May 1990, Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg testified before a Senate committee led by Edward Kennedy to support a bill fighting homelessness with affordable housing and mental health services. As Comic Relief advocates, they pushed for prevention, with Williams using humor and Goldberg demanding funding, ahead of their 1990 telethon. The bill offered grants for family aid, health services, and transitional programs but didn’t pass alone, though it shaped later laws. Williams shared stories from San Francisco and Comic Relief, challenging myths about homelessness, while its 2021 viral moment underscored their 80 million, decade-long impact.