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Congress Faces Pressure as Thousands Risk Losing Rental Assistance

Emergency Housing Vouchers for 60,000 Americans nearing depletion could lead to a wave of evictions unless new funding is secured from Congress.

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  1. 60,000 Americans to lose rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts

    It would be among the largest one-time losses of rental assistance in the U.S., analysts say, and the ensuing evictions could churn these people — after several years of rebuilding their lives — back onto the street or back into abusive relationships.

    60,000 Americans to lose rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts

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Updated: Apr 21st, 2025, 6:32 AM ET

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The Emergency Housing Vouchers program, aiding 60,000 Americans fleeing homelessness or domestic violence, is running out of funds by the end of next year. This could cause significant evictions, reversing years of progress for many families. Initiated in 2021, the program was initially funded for the decade but rising rents have significantly depleted resources. With Congress being urged to provide an additional $8 billion, uncertainty looms as budget negotiations continue, and advocates fear for those reliant on this assistance.


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  • The Emergency Housing Vouchers program, which provides rental assistance to 60,000 families and individuals, is running out of funding and set to expire by the end of next year.

  • The loss of this program could lead to significant evictions, affecting individuals who have made progress escaping homelessness or domestic violence, as highlighted by case studies such as Daniris Espinal's.

  • Congress must decide on additional funding, but there is skepticism about bipartisan support, particularly given the current political climate focused on spending cuts.


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