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Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 624

Bill 117 H.Res. 624, also known as the Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of housing affordability and safety for renters across the country.

The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all renters have access to safe, affordable, and decent housing. It recognizes that housing is a fundamental human right and that everyone deserves to have a place to live that is safe and secure.

Specifically, the bill calls for increased funding for affordable housing programs, as well as measures to improve the quality of rental housing stock. It also seeks to address issues such as discrimination in housing and the lack of affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 624 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve the housing situation for renters in the United States. It highlights the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and decent housing, and calls for concrete measures to address the housing crisis facing many Americans today.

Congressional Summary of HRES 624

This resolution expresses support for

  • robustly funding programs to increase access to affordable housing and address homelessness,
  • including in any infrastructure package housing investments to serve families with the lowest incomes, and
  • expanding renters' rights.

Current Status of Bill HRES 624

Bill HRES 624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 7, 2021. Bill HRES 624 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 7, 2021.  Bill HRES 624's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of September 7, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 624

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 624

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal justice information and records
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government trust funds
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Housing and community development funding
- Housing discrimination
- Housing supply and affordability
- Human rights
- Infrastructure development
- Landlord and tenant
- Low- and moderate-income housing
- Public housing
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 624

Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.
Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.

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