SR49 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Malika Sanders-Fortier

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Housing, rural Ala., USDA rural development housing units, Congress urged to fund add'l rental assistance due to coronavirus

Summary

A Senate resolution urging Congress and the President to provide additional rental assistance for families in USDA Rural Development housing units in rural Alabama affected by coronavirus.

What This Bill Does

The resolution calls for extra funding for rental assistance for low-income families living in USDA Rural Development housing units who are harmed by coronavirus-related income loss. It notes that about 13,000 families live in these units across 437 properties in rural Alabama, with some residents being elderly, disabled, or otherwise in need. It also highlights that roughly one-third of these families (about 4,000) do not currently qualify for rental assistance and could face housing instability without more help. The resolution also directs that a copy be sent to the President and Alabama's congressional delegation.

Who It Affects

• Low-income families living in USDA Rural Development housing units in rural Alabama who are financially affected by coronavirus-related income disruption and may struggle to pay rent.
• Approximately 4,000 families in these USDA-funded units who do not currently qualify for rental assistance and may be at risk without additional funding.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress and the President to provide additional funding for rental assistance for low-income families living in USDA Rural Development housing units affected by coronavirus.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the President and to Alabama's congressional delegation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative