Edwards Votes To Support The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act Of 2015
Washington, D.C. – February 3, 2016 – (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) issued the following statement supporting H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015. Rep. Edwards supported the bill after an amendment by Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) was adopted that removed a harmful provision that would have limited the amount tenants could deduct from their income for childcare expenses.The bill passed the House 427-0.
“One of the most important, but often overlooked, activities of the federal government is to provide assistance to some of our most vulnerable populations so they have safe and decent homes regardless of their age, race or ethnicity, disability status, or other factors. The Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015, H.R. 3700, is a step forward in doing just that, modernizing the government’s ability to provide critical housing assistance with the intent of extending affordable housing options to more low-income families. The legislation would improve and streamline several areas, including rental assistance and public housing, rural housing, FHA mortgage insurance for condominiums, and homeless and veteran housing. These changes will help simplify the process to find housing for financially struggling families, veterans, the homeless, and persons with disabilities in Anne Arundel, Montgomery,and Prince George’s Counties, Baltimore, and throughout Maryland.”
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