Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide rent reductions for first responders, specifically police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians, who live in public housing. It changes the existing rules regarding rent payments to offer a lower payment option based on a percentage of the family's income. The bill aims to support public servants by making public housing more affordable for these essential workers. The changes clarify the definitions of ‘police officer,’ ‘firefighter,’ and ‘emergency medical technician’ for the purpose of this legislation.
Key provisions
- Reduces rent for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians in public housing.
- Offers a rent payment option based on 15% of the family's monthly adjusted income.
- Provides an alternative rent payment option based on 5% of the family's monthly income.
- Defines ‘police officer,’ ‘firefighter,’ and ‘emergency medical technician’ for the purposes of the Act.
- Modifies existing language in the United States Housing Act of 1937 to accommodate these changes.
Who is affected
- Police officers
- Firefighters
- Emergency medical technicians
- Public housing residents
- Public housing agencies
Notable changes
- Introduces a new rent payment option based on a lower percentage of income for first responders.
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