Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced the “Prevent Evictions Act” (S. 2486) on September 17. If enacted, the bill would establish a federal grant program to create landlord-tenant mediation courts and fund translators to assist tenants who speak languages other than English. The bill would also provide funding for HUD to study the potential cost-effectiveness of a rent-insurance program, which would cover the cost of rent if a tenant is unable to afford to pay it due to an unforeseen circumstance, such as sudden job loss or an unexpected medical bill.
Read more about the “Prevent Evictions Act” at: https://bit.ly/2kXToXx
Read Senator Hassan’s press release at: https://bit.ly/2m27Vl5
Read Senator Kaine’s press release at: https://bit.ly/2kX5Mqy
Read Senator Van Hollen’s press release at: https://bit.ly/2ksgB3L