Search Results: keywords:"housing stability"

  • H. R. 9706 — To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to the Congress with respect to Federal homelessness programs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:616

    H. R. 9706, also known as the “Comprehensive Accountability and Responsibility to End Homelessness Act” or the “CARE Act,” requires the Comptroller General to deliver a report to Congress detailing the effectiveness of federal programs aiding the homeless. The report must...

    Simple Explanation

    The "CARE Act" is like a big homework assignment for a group that checks how well some helpers are doing in finding homes for people without them. They have to look at how the helpers are spending money, who they're helping, and how many people get houses, then tell grown-ups in charge what’s working or not so they can do a better job helping more people.

  • H. R. 9937 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny interest and depreciation deductions for taxpayers owning 50 or more single family properties.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,974

    H.R. 9937, known as the “Stop Predatory Investing Act,” seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to prevent certain large property owners from benefiting from tax deductions. Specifically, it disallows interest and depreciation deductions for taxpayers who own 50 or more single family...

    Simple Explanation

    The Stop Predatory Investing Act wants to change the rules so that people who own lots of houses (50 or more) can't get certain money breaks, like not having to pay as much tax on interest and wear and tear. This is to make sure big landlords can't take unfair advantage and make housing tricky for others.