Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as “National Month for Renters”.

supports the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as “National Month for Renters” to draw attention to the rental housing shortage in the United States;

urges a truly national effort involving all levels of government, the private sector, and the philanthropic community to expand the supply of rental homes affordable to low- and moderate-income households;

recognizes that subsidized rental housing programs implemented by the Federal Government only serve 1/4 of eligible renters and so are the equivalent of a lottery; and

recognizes that expanding the supply of rental homes affordable to low- and moderate-income families, particularly when close to employment opportunities, will—