US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)
WASHINGTON – To protect housing for rural Iowa communities, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is introducing her Rural Housing Accessibility Act.
In recent years, there has been a troubling trend where individuals from urban areas – where wait lists for affordable housing vouchers are long – are moving to rural states like Iowa to apply for and receive federal housing assistance but then leave, effectively taking away an Iowan’s chance to obtain a resource meant for them.
“I’m ensuring rural Iowa communities have the housing resources they need to thrive. By protecting our in-state public housing authorities, we can make sure low-income Iowa families, seniors, and the disabled receive the assistance meant for them,” said Senator Ernst. “My bill will close gaps that have let too many game the system, help alleviate some of the housing challenges facing rural America, and ensure that these programs are effectively supporting the Iowans who need them most.”
“The Rural Housing Accessibility Act ensures that Iowans have access to the resources meant for them. Community Housing Initiatives is thankful for Senator Ernst’s leadership on legislation to preserve affordable housing resources in Iowa’s rural communities,” said Sam Erickson, CEO of Community Housing Initiatives.
Read the bill here.