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S.Res. 312Senate115th Congress (2017-2019)Passed Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as "National Month for Renters".

Sponsored by Bill CassidySen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Introduced October 30, 2017

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This Senate resolution expresses support for designating September 2017 and September 2018 as a “National Month for Renters.” It aims to draw attention to the growing rental‑housing shortage and calls for a coordinated national push to create more affordable rental units, especially for low‑ and moderate‑income households. The resolution also highlights the limited reach of current federal rental subsidies and outlines the broader benefits of expanding affordable rental housing.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate supports naming September 2017 and September 2018 as “National Month for Renters” to highlight the rental housing shortage.
  • It urges a nationwide effort—federal, state, local governments, private sector, and charities—to increase the supply of affordable rental homes for low‑ and moderate‑income families.
  • The resolution notes that existing federal rental‑housing subsidies serve only about one‑quarter of eligible renters, making the system effectively a lottery.
  • It states that expanding affordable rentals near jobs would cut commuting costs, help people move up the housing ladder, stabilize families and neighborhoods, promote equal opportunity, and boost economic growth.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6879; text: CR S6877)

October 30, 2017

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6879; text: CR S6877)

October 30, 2017

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Oct 30, 2017

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 312, S. Res. 313, and…

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Agreed to SenateIssued October 30, 2017

III

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 312

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

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

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.