HR 5072
A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The A Just Society: A Place to Prosper Act of 2019 aims to improve housing affordability, security, and access for renters. It establishes rules for landlords, including limits on rent increases and eviction procedures, while also prohibiting discrimination based on a tenant’s source of income. The bill provides significant funding for legal assistance for tenants facing eviction and seeks to address lead hazards in housing. Furthermore, it modifies federal highway funding to incentivize equitable growth and restricts federal mortgage assistance to landlords with a history of housing violations.
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Barbara Lee
Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia
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