New Research Released on the Costs of COVID-19 Evictions
A joint research note on the public costs of eviction-related homelessness WASHINGTON, DC– The Innovation for Justice (i4J) Program at the University of Arizona and the National Low Income Housing…
TODAY: Tell Congress to #DoYourJob and #GetBackToWork!
Despite the growing threat of mass evictions, displacement and homelessness, Congress adjourned for August recess, leaving millions of renters and people experiencing homelessness without the…
Senate Republicans Unveil “Skinny” Coronavirus Relief Package with Nothing for Rent Relief or Homelessness
Senate Republicans unveiled on August 18 a revised coronavirus relief proposal containing fewer resources than their initially proposed “HEALS Act.” Yet to be formally released, the so-called “skinny…
Michigan Advocates Create Innovative Eviction Prevention Program
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed an executive order on June 26 that extends the state’s eviction moratorium to July 15 and establishes an Eviction Diversion Program that will be…
Bipartisan Bill Includes Campaign’s Proposal for Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced on December 12, the “Eviction Crisis Act,” which would create new tools to help end the nation’s continuing eviction epidemic. The…
Representative Delauro Introduces Bill to Provide Legal Representation for Households Facing Eviction
Representative Rosa Delauro (D-CT) introduced the “Eviction Prevention Act” (H.R. 5298) on December 4. If enacted, the bill would authorize the creation of a federal grant program for state and local…
Senators Hassan, Kaine, and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Evictions
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the “Prevent Evictions Act” (S. 2486) on September 17. If enacted, the bill would establish a federal grant…