Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as "National Month for Renters".
Policy area: Housing and Community Development

Summary:
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as National Month for Renters to draw attention to the rental housing shortage in the United States.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 312 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 312

Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each 
                   as ``National Month for Renters''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 30, 2017

 Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each 
                   as ``National Month for Renters''.

Whereas rental housing is a vital component of the housing market of the United 
        States, providing a place to live for nearly 44,000,000 households and 
        more than 111,000,000 individuals in the United States;
Whereas the number of households renting homes increased by 9,000,000 over the 
        past decade, the largest 10-year gain on record;
Whereas more than 11,000,000 households in communities across the United States 
        spend more than 50 percent of their income on rent and utilities, making 
        those households severely cost-burdened under Federal standards; and
Whereas those 11,000,000 severely cost-burdened households include 14,000,000 
        women, 8,000,000 children, 9,000,000 members of the Millennial 
        Generation, 2,000,000 senior citizens, and nearly 800,000 veterans: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of September 2017 and 2018 
        each as ``National Month for Renters'' to draw attention to the 
        rental housing shortage in the United States;
            (2) urges a truly national effort involving all levels of 
        government, the private sector, and the philanthropic community 
        to expand the supply of rental homes affordable to low- and 
        moderate-income households;
            (3) recognizes that subsidized rental housing programs 
        implemented by the Federal Government only serve \1/4\ of 
        eligible renters and so are the equivalent of a lottery; and
            (4) recognizes that expanding the supply of rental homes 
        affordable to low- and moderate-income families, particularly 
        when close to employment opportunities, will--
                    (A) help reduce commuting costs;
                    (B) restore the first rungs of the housing ladder;
                    (C) stabilize families and communities;
                    (D) promote equality of opportunity; and
                    (E) support greater economic growth and prosperity.
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