Search Results: keywords:"resident councils"

  • H. R. 7782 — To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:11,024

    H.R. 7782, titled the “Green New Deal for Public Housing Act,” aims to revitalize public housing in the United States by making them more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly while providing economic opportunities. It involves modernizing and upgrading public housing...

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    The "Green New Deal for Public Housing Act" wants to make public housing in the U.S. better by using new technologies to save energy and help the environment, and it also wants to give people chances to learn and find jobs. But, there are challenges, like making sure everything stays affordable and fair for everyone involved.

  • S. 5087 — To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to promote the establishment of tenant organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,164

    S. 5087, called the "Tenants’ Right to Organize Act," aims to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to support the formation and functioning of tenant organizations. It ensures tenants' rights to organize without facing retaliation from landlords or public housing...

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    The "Tenants’ Right to Organize Act" wants to help people who rent homes get together without landlords causing problems, by giving them money and support to meet and talk about living things. It says there should be rules to keep people safe and make sure everyone's voice is heard, but some parts might need clearer rules to be really fair and helpful.