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This bill, called the "Tenants' Right to Organize Act," aims to strengthen the rights of tenants receiving housing assistance to form and participate in tenant organizations. The legislation establishes comprehensive protections for tenants in public housing and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, ensuring they can create tenant organizations without fear of retaliation. Specifically, the bill requires public housing agencies and property owners to recognize legitimate tenant organizations, provide them with meeting spaces, and respond to their feedback within specified timeframes. Tenants are granted explicit rights to distribute informational materials, conduct surveys, hold meetings, and communicate with media and government officials about housing conditions. The bill also creates an enforcement mechanism through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, allowing tenants to file administrative complaints and lawsuits if their organizing rights are violated. Additionally, the legislation provides funding for tenant outreach and technical assistance programs, and mandates that each resident council receive $40 per unit annually, with increases to match inflation. The overall goal is to empower tenants to collectively address housing issues and improve their living environments, ensuring they have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their homes.

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