[ [link removed] ]Ayanna Pressley for Congress

No AC during some of the hottest days on record. Life-threatening black
mold creeping up the walls. No hot water or heat during the winter. These
are the substandard conditions that tenants are forced to endure with
little or no recourse. How devastating and demoralizing.

My mother
was a tenants’ rights organizer. I was going to organizing meetings on her
hip before I could walk. And I’ve been fighting for housing rights since.
For decades, tenants across the country, including in my district, have
organized and mobilized to demand safe, stable, and affordable housing
conditions.

I’m proud to re-introduce the Tenant Empowerment Act:

Our bill would empower tenants by protecting their right to organize,
giving them new tools to hold the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and housing providers accountable for poor housing
conditions, and helping us move towards a just America where everyone has
a safe and healthy place to call home.

On behalf of the 44 million Americans living in rental units, Congress
must take action. [ [link removed] ]Add your name today to become a grassroots co-sponsor
of the Tenant Empowerment Act. Everyone deserves to turn the key and come
home to a place that feels safe, a place of belonging and refuge.

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Residents living in HUD-assisted rental housing programs face ongoing
issues with their homes due to chronic underfunding, insufficient HUD
oversight and enforcement, and lack of compliance with HUD requirements by
some property owners. Tenants of color are disproportionately impacted by
health-related hazards such as mold, allergens, lead, and poor air quality
in these homes.

The Tenant Empowerment Act would provide tenants with the tools they need
to improve the quality of their homes. The bill would:

* Enable tenants living in project-based voucher housing to withhold
their rent if HUD determines a unit is in serious violation of safe
housing standards;
* Provide tenants with the right to judicial enforcement of project
owner agreements with HUD to ensure serious violations of housing
standards are addressed;
* Fund tenant participation services, such as outreach and training of
tenants and technical assistance;
* Extend right to organize protections to tenants in project-based
voucher buildings;
* Establish a national repair and deduct policy for housing choice
voucher holders.

Far too many renters are struggling to support their families and pay
their rent. The White House is taking action on the housing crisis — and
we need to keep pushing for more.

This bill will empower renters with the tools they need to work towards a
day where safe, stable, affordable housing is not only a right, but a
reality for every person in America. [ [link removed] ]Will you add your name to say you
endorse this crucial piece of legislation?

The progressive policies we’re fighting for are deeply needed. Thank you
for using your voice— you make our movement’s strength loud and clear.

Yours in service,

Ayanna





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