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HR 1725 United States House · 117th Congress

Emergency Assistance for Renters Act of 2021

Summary
Emergency Assistance for Renters Act of 2021 This bill provides additional FY2021 funding for the Department of the Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance program, which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides grants to states, local governments, and territories for financial assistance to households for rent, utilities, and other housing expenses. Low-income households that are at risk of homelessness and are experiencing unemployment or financial hardship are eligible. The aggregate period of assistance a household may receive under this program may not exceed 18 months.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional FY2021 funding for emergency rental assistance program, directly increasing government spending on housing support for low-income households during pandemic crisis.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Emergency Rental Assistance program to provide rent/utility aid to low-income households at risk of homelessness, directly advancing affordable housing and tenant protection during pandemic crisis.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
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President
Introduced Mar 9, 2021 Last action Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Mar 9, 2021
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Maxine Waters
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CA
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