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Rents are unaffordable nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit would help.

Rents are unaffordable nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit would help.

A monthly tax credit that capped housing costs at 30 percent of income could keep millions of Americans — including me — in our homes.

April 3, 2024 | Experts on Poverty | Housing | Lived Experience Perspectives

The importance of home

For generations, poor people have relied on each other to keep a roof over their heads. But in the world’s wealthiest country, we need more.

December 6, 2023 | Experts on Poverty | Housing | Lived Experience Perspectives

How the tax code can help people experiencing homelessness

How the tax code can help people experiencing homelessness

The U.S. tax code has the potential to help people experiencing homelessness – we just need to educate lawmakers on how. In doing so, we need to understand how we define homelessness in the first place.

June 22, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

Celebrating Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing fight for racial justice

Celebrating Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing fight for racial justice

Celebrating Juneteenth is a testament to the progress our country has made over centuries towards racial justice. But it’s also a reminder of how much work needs to be done to truly achieve it. Our work on economic justice in the tax code serves as a good example of the work ahead to create a just and fair society.

June 20, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

Rep. Jimmy Gomez launches Congressional Renters Caucus

Rep. Jimmy Gomez launches Congressional Renters Caucus

Rep. Jimmy Gomez launched the Congressional Renters Caucus to put the plight of rent-burdened households in Congress’ radar.

June 14, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

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March 2021 U.S. Poverty Monthly Policy Forum: Housing and Taxes – Where to Next?

RESULTS’ Meredith Dodson reviews new data on hardship amidst the pandemic and why it is important that we expand access to housing assistance as part of new recovery legislation. She also discusses the amazing opportunity we have to dramatically reduce poverty through expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit. Watch the recording and chat and review the slides from the forum.

March 19, 2021 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

How Do I Meet with my Congressional Office? (Jan. 2021)

Learn the basics of meeting with members of Congress and their staff including scheduling a meeting, preparing for it, running it, and following up afterward. Also, learn the basics of RESULTS EPIC Laser Talk so you can speak powerfully when meeting with lawmakers. Listen to the recording and view the slides from this training.

January 22, 2021 | Housing

Candidate Engagement for the 2020 Elections

According to the Cook Political Report, there are nearly 100 competitive races and/or open seats in the House for the 2020 elections. A competitive race is an opportunity to influence and to develop relationships with candidates. Why? Because they are very interested in connecting with voting constituents!

Check out the recording and slides (pdf version)for our Candidate Engagement webinar and find laser talks and a leave behind to build a relationship with House candidates now.

October 8, 2020 | Global Poverty Budget & Appropriations | Housing

September 2020 U.S. Poverty Laser Talks: Tell Congress to Pass COVID Relief Bill that Includes Rental and Nutrition Assistance

Use these two laser talks to make the case for emergency rental assistance for millions of families struggling to keep a roof over their heads and to boost SNAP benefits for hungry Americans until the current crisis ends. (Printable versions: Word/PDF)

September 17, 2020 | Housing | U.S. Health & Nutrition

August 2020: Congress must include housing assistance in COVID bill

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