This measure would request the Congress of the United States to pass, and the President to sign, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

This measure would request the Congress of the United States to pass, and the President to sign, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

This measure would request the Congress of the United States to pass, and the President to sign, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

WHEREAS, The nations housing and homelessness crisis requires urgent and immediate action by all levels of government; and

WHEREAS, Households are increasingly unable to keep up with rising housing costs, leading to an increased risk of evictions and foreclosures, which could result in homelessness; and

WHEREAS, There is a nationwide shortage of nearly 14,000,000 housing units for rent and purchase; and

WHEREAS, Californians need a sustained commitment to preserve and expand affordable and accessible housing; and

WHEREAS, One hundred fifty billion dollars in federal investments to support public housing, affordable and accessible housing, and equitable community development is needed to increase the housing supply, decrease housing costs, and create jobs across the country; and

WHEREAS, The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States has increased since the last prepandemic count in 2020, particularly among people experiencing unsheltered homelessness; and

WHEREAS, People of color have been particularly hard hit by this crisis and continue to experience disproportionate rates of housing instability and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Ten billion dollars in federal investment is needed to fund the creation of permanent affordable housing, outreach, and case management to connect persons experiencing homelessness to needed services, and technical assistance to help states and local jurisdictions better align their health care and housing strategies; and

WHEREAS, Home ownership has been a primary driver of household wealth, with homeowners holding over 40 times the median net worth of renters as of 2019; and

WHEREAS, Creditworthy borrowers who lack intergenerational wealth are often left behind, with the share of first-time homebuyers reaching an all-time low of 26 percent; and

WHEREAS, One hundred billion dollars in federal investment is needed to help close the United States racial wealth and home ownership gap by addressing downpayments, closing costs, and mortgage interest rates; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature requests that the Congress of the United States pass the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231), and further requests that President Joseph Biden sign those acts into law; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and the Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of the Senate, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The nations housing and homelessness crisis requires urgent and immediate action by all levels of government; and

WHEREAS, Households are increasingly unable to keep up with rising housing costs, leading to an increased risk of evictions and foreclosures, which could result in homelessness; and

WHEREAS, There is a nationwide shortage of nearly 14,000,000 housing units for rent and purchase; and

WHEREAS, Californians need a sustained commitment to preserve and expand affordable and accessible housing; and

WHEREAS, One hundred fifty billion dollars in federal investments to support public housing, affordable and accessible housing, and equitable community development is needed to increase the housing supply, decrease housing costs, and create jobs across the country; and

WHEREAS, The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States has increased since the last prepandemic count in 2020, particularly among people experiencing unsheltered homelessness; and

WHEREAS, People of color have been particularly hard hit by this crisis and continue to experience disproportionate rates of housing instability and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Ten billion dollars in federal investment is needed to fund the creation of permanent affordable housing, outreach, and case management to connect persons experiencing homelessness to needed services, and technical assistance to help states and local jurisdictions better align their health care and housing strategies; and

WHEREAS, Home ownership has been a primary driver of household wealth, with homeowners holding over 40 times the median net worth of renters as of 2019; and

WHEREAS, Creditworthy borrowers who lack intergenerational wealth are often left behind, with the share of first-time homebuyers reaching an all-time low of 26 percent; and

WHEREAS, One hundred billion dollars in federal investment is needed to help close the United States racial wealth and home ownership gap by addressing downpayments, closing costs, and mortgage interest rates; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature requests that the Congress of the United States pass the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231), and further requests that President Joseph Biden sign those acts into law; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and the Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of the Senate, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The nations housing and homelessness crisis requires urgent and immediate action by all levels of government; and

WHEREAS, Households are increasingly unable to keep up with rising housing costs, leading to an increased risk of evictions and foreclosures, which could result in homelessness; and

WHEREAS, There is a nationwide shortage of nearly 14,000,000 housing units for rent and purchase; and

WHEREAS, Californians need a sustained commitment to preserve and expand affordable and accessible housing; and

WHEREAS, One hundred fifty billion dollars in federal investments to support public housing, affordable and accessible housing, and equitable community development is needed to increase the housing supply, decrease housing costs, and create jobs across the country; and

WHEREAS, The number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States has increased since the last prepandemic count in 2020, particularly among people experiencing unsheltered homelessness; and

WHEREAS, People of color have been particularly hard hit by this crisis and continue to experience disproportionate rates of housing instability and homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Ten billion dollars in federal investment is needed to fund the creation of permanent affordable housing, outreach, and case management to connect persons experiencing homelessness to needed services, and technical assistance to help states and local jurisdictions better align their health care and housing strategies; and

WHEREAS, Home ownership has been a primary driver of household wealth, with homeowners holding over 40 times the median net worth of renters as of 2019; and

WHEREAS, Creditworthy borrowers who lack intergenerational wealth are often left behind, with the share of first-time homebuyers reaching an all-time low of 26 percent; and

WHEREAS, One hundred billion dollars in federal investment is needed to help close the United States racial wealth and home ownership gap by addressing downpayments, closing costs, and mortgage interest rates; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly and the Senate of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature requests that the Congress of the United States pass the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231), and further requests that President Joseph Biden sign those acts into law; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President and the Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the Majority Leader of the Senate, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING  

Bill No: AJR 9

Author: McKinnor (D), et al.

Introduced: 8/23/23

Vote: 21

SENATE HOUSING COMMITTEE: 7-2, 6/4/24

AYES: Skinner, Blakespear, Caballero, Cortese, Menjivar, Umberg, Wahab

NOES: Ochoa Bogh, Seyarto

NO VOTE RECORDED: Padilla

SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 66-0, 1/30/24 - See last page for vote

SUBJECT: Housing and homelessness

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution requests Congress of the United States to pass, and President Joseph Biden to sign into law, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

ANALYSIS: Existing federal law establishes a variety of federal housing programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Program and numerous other assistance programs under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as various homebuyer loan programs under the Federal Housing Administration, the US Department of Agriculture, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

This resolution requests Congress of the United Sattes to pass, and President Joseph Biden to sign into law, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

Comments

1. Author’s statement. According to the author, “We are in the middle of a housing crisis. With a lack of affordable housing and a growing unhoused population, our housing crisis should be our first priority. Urging Congress and the President to act and sign the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 is a crucial step on putting our money where our mouths are by fully investing in and tackling our housing crisis head on.”
2. Additional federal funds for housing assistance. This resolution supports the following proposed federal legislation:
   1. The Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233, Waters), which would provide over $150 billion for affordable housing, including investments in public housing, supportive housing, housing vouchers, revitalization of distressed multifamily properties, hazard and climate mitigation, fair housing investigations, and first time homebuyer assistance.
   2. The Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232, Waters), which would transform the Housing Choice Voucher program into a federal entitlement, allowing every household who qualifies for assistance to receive it. It would also ban housing discrimination based on income and veteran status.
   3. The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231, Waters), which would provide $100 billion in direct assistance for first-time, first-generation homebuyers, including down payment assistance, closing costs, and assistance in buying down mortgage interest rates.

Related/Prior Legislation

AJR 3 (Grayson, Resolution Chapter 132, Statutes of 2023) declared the support of the Legislature for a reduction to the threshold for tax-exempt private activity bond financing cap from 50 to 25% and joined the California State Treasurer in urging the passage of the federal Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/17/24)

Mayor Karen Bass, City of Los Angeles
LeadingAge California

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/17/24)

None received

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 66-0, 1/30/24

AYES: Aguiar-Curry, Alanis, Alvarez, Arambula, Bains, Bauer-Kahan, Bennett, Berman, Boerner, Bonta, Bryan, Calderon, Juan Carrillo, Wendy Carrillo, Cervantes, Connolly, Davies, Dixon, Mike Fong, Friedman, Gabriel, Garcia, Gipson, Grayson, Haney, Hart, Holden, Irwin, Jackson, Jones-Sawyer, Kalra, Lee, Low, Lowenthal, Maienschein, McCarty, McKinnor, Muratsuchi, Stephanie Nguyen, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Pellerin, Petrie-Norris, Quirk-Silva, Ramos, Rendon, Reyes, Luz Rivas, Rodriguez, Blanca Rubio, Santiago, Schiavo, Soria, Ting, Valencia, Villapudua, Waldron, Wallis, Ward, Weber, Wicks, Wilson, Wood, Zbur, Robert Rivas

NO VOTE RECORDED: Addis, Chen, Megan Dahle, Essayli, Flora, Vince Fong, Gallagher, Hoover, Lackey, Mathis, Jim Patterson, Joe Patterson, Sanchez, Ta

Prepared by: Erin Riches / HOUSING / (916) 651-4124

6/18/24 10:59:48

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING

Senator Nancy Skinner, Chair

2023 - 2024 Regular

Bill No: AJR 9 Hearing Date: 6/4/2024

SUBJECT: Housing and homelessness

DIGEST: This resolution requests Congress to pass, and President Biden to sign into law, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

ANALYSIS:

Existing federal law establishes a variety of federal housing programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Program and numerous other assistance programs under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as various homebuyer loan programs under the Federal Housing Administration, the US Department of Agriculture, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

This resolution requests Congress to pass, and President Biden to sign into law, the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231).

COMMENTS:

1. Author’s statement. “We are in the middle of a housing crisis. With a lack of affordable housing and a growing unhoused population, our housing crisis should be our first priority. Urging Congress and the President to act and sign the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 is a crucial step on putting our money where our mouths are by fully investing in and tackling our housing crisis head on.”
2. Additional federal funds for housing assistance. This resolution supports the following proposed federal legislation:
   1. The Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233, Waters), which would provide over $150 billion for affordable housing, including investments in public housing, supportive housing, housing vouchers, revitalization of distressed multifamily properties, hazard and climate mitigation, fair housing investigations, and first time homebuyer assistance.
   2. The Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232, Waters), which would transform the Housing Choice Voucher program into a federal entitlement, allowing every household who qualifies for assistance to receive it. It would also ban housing discrimination based on income and veteran status.
   3. The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231, Waters), which would provide $100 billion in direct assistance for first-time, first-generation homebuyers, including down payment assistance, closing costs, and assistance in buying down mortgage interest rates.

Related Legislation:

AJR 3 (Grayson, Resolution Chapter 132, Statutes of 2023) — declared the support of the Legislature for a reduction to the threshold for tax-exempt private activity bond financing cap from 50 to 25% and joined the California State Treasurer in urging the passage of the federal Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Local: No

POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday,

May 29, 2024.)

SUPPORT:

Mayor Karen Bass, City of Los Angeles
LeadingAge California

OPPOSITION:

None received

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:AJR 9

Author:(McKinnor)

As Introduced Ver:August 23, 2023

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Requests the United States Congress to pass the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231), and requests that President Biden sign those acts into law.

Major Provisions

COMMENTS

Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023: The Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 would provide more than $150 billion in fair and affordable housing investments, representing the single largest investment in affordable housing in the nation's history. These funds would be spread amongst a variety of housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program, public housing, low-income housing preservation programs, tribal housing, the Community Development Block Grant, new first-time/first-generation homebuyer assistance programs, and more. The bill is estimated to create nearly 1.4 million affordable and accessible homes, help 294,000 households afford their rent, and address the racial wealth gap through the first-ever national investment in homeownership for first-time, first-generation homebuyers.

Ending Homelessness Act of 2023: The Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 would transform the Housing Choice Voucher program over eight years into a federal entitlement so that every household who qualifies for assistance would receive it. The bill would also ban housing discrimination based on source of income and veteran status, and expand funding for the Housing Trust Fund and McKinney-Vento programs to fund the creation of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023: The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 would provide $100 billion in direct assistance to help first-time, first-generation homebuyers purchase their first home, including assistance for downpayments, closing costs, and to help buy down mortgage interest rates.

According to the Author

According to the author, "We are in the middle of a housing crisis. With a lack of affordable housing and a growing unhoused population, our housing crisis should be our first priority. Urging Congress and the President to act and sign the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 is a crucial step on putting our money where our mouths are by fully investing in and tackling our housing crisis head on."

Arguments in Support

According to City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, "Our nation's housing and homelessness crisis demands immediate and comprehensive action at all levels of government. In Los Angeles alone, tens of thousands are experiencing homelessness, and countless more are on the brink of homelessness due to the rising costs of housing. This crisis disproportionately impacts communities of color, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and economic disparity. This legislative package introduced by Representative Maxine Waters would deliver unprecedented federal investments in public housing, affordable and accessible housing, and community development."

Arguments in Opposition

None on file.

FISCAL COMMENTS

None.

VOTES

ASM HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 6-1-1

YES: Ward, Kalra, Lee, Quirk-Silva, Reyes, Wilson

NO: Joe Patterson

ABS, ABST OR NV: Mathis

UPDATED

VERSION: August 23, 2023

CONSULTANT: Nicole Restmeyer / H. & C.D. / (916) 319-2085 FN: 0002573

Date of Hearing: January 10, 2024

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Christopher M. Ward, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:AJR 9 (

Author:McKinnor) – As Introduced Ver:August 23, 2023

SUBJECT: Housing and homelessness

SUMMARY: Requests the United States Congress to pass the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 4233), the Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 (H.R. 4232), and the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 (H.R. 4231), and requests that President Biden sign those acts into law.

EXISTING FEDERAL LAW establishes a variety of federal housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program, the Community Development Block Grant, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, and various homebuyer loan programs under the Federal Housing Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown.

COMMENTS:

Author’s Statement: According to the author, “We are in the middle of a housing crisis. With a lack of affordable housing and a growing unhoused population, our housing crisis should be our first priority. Urging Congress and the President to act and sign the Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 is a crucial step on putting our money where our mouths are by fully investing in and tackling our housing crisis head on.”

Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023: The Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023 would provide more than $150 billion in fair and affordable housing investments, representing the single largest investment in affordable housing in the nation’s history. These funds would be spread amongst a variety of housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher program, public housing, low-income housing preservation programs, tribal housing, the Community Development Block Grant, new first-time/first-generation homebuyer assistance programs, and more. The bill is estimated to create nearly 1.4 million affordable and accessible homes, help 294,000 households afford their rent, and address the racial wealth gap through the first-ever national investment in homeownership for first-time, first-generation homebuyers.

Ending Homelessness Act of 2023: The Ending Homelessness Act of 2023 would transform the Housing Choice Voucher program over eight years into a federal entitlement so that every household who qualifies for assistance would receive it. The bill would also ban housing discrimination based on source of income and veteran status, and expand funding for the Housing Trust Fund and McKinney-Vento programs to fund the creation of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023: The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023 would provide $100 billion in direct assistance to help first-time, first-generation homebuyers purchase their first home, including assistance for downpayments, closing costs, and to help buy down mortgage interest rates.

Arguments in Support: According to City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, “Our nation’s housing and homelessness crisis demands immediate and comprehensive action at all levels of government. In Los Angeles alone, tens of thousands are experiencing homelessness, and countless more are on the brink of homelessness due to the rising costs of housing. This crisis disproportionately impacts communities of color, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and economic disparity. This legislative package introduced by Representative Maxine Waters would deliver unprecedented federal investments in public housing, affordable and accessible housing, and community development.”

Arguments in Opposition: None on file.

Related Legislation:

AJR 3 (Grayson), Res. Chapter 132, Statutes of 2023: Declared the support of the Legislature for a reduction to the threshold for tax-exempt private activity bond (PAB) financing cap from 50 to 25 percent and joins the California State Treasurer in urging the passage of the federal Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023.

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

City of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Opposition

None on file.

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Restmeyer / H. & C.D. / (916) 319-2085