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NJ SR65
NJ SR65Memorializes Congress to increase funding for Section 8 housing vouchers and revise program requirements to enhance award of vouchers.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution would memorialize Congress to enact and the President to sign legislation to:· increase the funding for the Section 8 housing voucher program;· provide housing authorities with discretion to exceed fair market rents in the basic range by at least 20 percent rather than the 10 percent that is allowed under current regulations;· provide housing authorities with greater discretion to exceed current requirements concerning the percentage of family income that may be allocated towards the payment of rent; and· authorize housing authorities to utilize federal funding for the preliminary costs necessary to enroll new voucher recipients.
AI Summary
This resolution respectfully urges the United States Congress to pass and the President to sign legislation that would increase funding for the Section 8 housing voucher program, which is the federal government's primary means of helping very low-income families, the elderly, and disabled individuals afford decent housing in the private market. The resolution also calls for revisions to the program's rules to give local housing authorities more flexibility, specifically by allowing them to exceed current rent limits by a larger percentage (at least 20% instead of 10%) and to have more discretion in determining the maximum portion of a family's income that can be spent on rent. Furthermore, it seeks authorization for housing authorities to use federal funds to cover the initial costs associated with enrolling new voucher recipients, addressing the current shortage of vouchers and the difficulties many eligible residents face in utilizing them due to restrictive program limitations.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR65 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/65_I1.HTM |
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