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Up for Growth Action Welcomes New Emergency Rental Assistance Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Banking Committee Member Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) introduced new legislation today that will

U.S. House Says Yes In My Backyard

WASHINGTON, DC – The Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today, after clearing the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) on Friday. Introduced

The YIMBY Act Gains Momentum in the House

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to markup the Yes in My Back Yard (YIMBY) Act on Thursday, February 27. Introduced in 2019 by Rep. Denny

New Legislation Would Increase Affordable Homes in California

SAN DIEGO, CA – Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez introduced AB 2345, a Bill to Enhance California's Statewide Density Bonus Law, today at an event in San Diego. She was joined by

New Tool Examines How Housing Policies Affect Rents in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC – Up for Growth released its Charlotte Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator (HPAC) at the Urban Land Institute’s Carolinas Meeting on Thursday, February 13 in downtown Charlotte. Charlotte

New Report Details Washington’s 225,000 Home Shortage

FEDERAL WAY – From 2000 – 2015, Washington state fell 225,000 units short of meeting its housing needs, according to a new report from Up for Growth, developed in partnership

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Read @j_kirby1 in @voxdotcom for a thorough overview of the crisis at millions of renters' doorsteps if Congress fails to pass additional relief measures - like emergency rental assistance. https://t.co/FEQbdZqBr8
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 8, 2020

“A crisis among renters is expected to deepen this month as the enhanced unemployment benefits... run out at the end of July and the $1,200-per-adult stimulus payment that had supported households earlier in the crisis becomes a distant memory.” https://t.co/Pzwas9U6D9
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 7, 2020

"This research shows that communities of color — eviction hubs even under normal times — are already bearing the disproportionate burden of the pandemic housing crisis." From @kristoncapps in @CityLab ⬇️ https://t.co/jaCfMF4Pbs
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 2, 2020

Breaking 📰: The House just passed H.R. 2, or the Moving Forward Act! Learn more about why this legislation is a big win for pro-housing policy ⬇️ https://t.co/h4YiXNqll4
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 1, 2020

Expiring eviction moratoria are a primary reason why millions need - or will soon need - emergency rental assistance. @mikekingsella's recent @FSCDems/@FinancialCmte testimony explained the disastrous consequences of sudden non-payment of rent ➡️ https://t.co/iknCWoZrhp https://t.co/JDPS51F28U
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) July 1, 2020

This 👇 https://t.co/moSnDCUNFM
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 30, 2020

The recently released Moving Forward Act includes multiple pro-housing provisions - and several of Up for Growth Action's priority bills. Learn more about this legislation and what it means for housing in our latest insights post. https://t.co/h4YiXNqll4
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 29, 2020

Throughout the pandemic, some have warned of a 'urban exodus.’. But as @CityLab explains, cities are resilient and are likely to survive #COVID19 https://t.co/dbnLnrtvAG
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 25, 2020

#COVID19 reveals the disastrous impacts of the housing shortage and affordability crisis. "The poorest ZIP codes with the most people living in crowded housing are suffering the most from #COVID-19." Read more from @ABC10: https://t.co/w6Mo64vr7U
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 24, 2020

The California Assembly recently took a big step to say yes to more housing across the state. Read more about @LorenaSGonzalez and @DavidChiu's AB2345, and why this pro-housing bill should be a model for cities and states across the U.S. #CAleg https://t.co/1uKbEjfZ9l
— Up for Growth Action (@Up4Growth) June 23, 2020