Urges President and Congress to enact "Eviction Crisis Act of 2019" and "Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2019."
Impact
The resolution emphasizes that stable housing is integral to positive outcomes in various aspects of life including employment, education, and health. Moreover, it points out the severe consequences of homelessness, which hinder educational attainment and long-term family stability. The adoption of the proposed federal bills would address these issues by improving access to housing programs and ultimately working towards reducing homelessness.
Summary
SCR67 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from New Jersey that urges the President and Congress of the United States to pass the 'Eviction Crisis Act of 2019' and the 'Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2019.' This resolution underscores the critical issue of housing instability facing many families across the country, particularly low-income households. The resolution highlights several alarming statistics, notably that three out of four low-income households in need of housing assistance are denied federal help, and over six million families with children are at risk of losing their homes or live in unsafe conditions.
Contention
This resolution points to two significant federal initiatives aimed at both addressing eviction crises and increasing the availability of housing vouchers. The 'Eviction Crisis Act of 2019' seeks to improve data collection and prevent eviction-related consequences, while the 'Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2019' proposes to create 500,000 new housing vouchers targeted at low-income families. While the resolution itself does not delve deeply into the political or financial debates surrounding these acts, it acknowledges an urgent need for these legislative measures to support families facing housing insecurities.
Same As
Urges U.S. President and Congress to enact legislation comparable to "Eviction Crisis Act of 2019" and "Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2019."