PRESSLEY BILL TO SUPPORT RENTERS PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE BY A VOTE OF 47-2

Washington, Sept. 16 -- Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley issued the following press release:

Eviction Helpline Act Would Establish National Hotline for Eviction-Related Assistance Bill Text (PDF) | Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Eviction Helpline Act, championed by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07).The Eviction Helpline Act-which would establish a national support hotline-now heads to the House floor. "Housing is a human right. It is health. It is dignity. It is stability and community. Every single person needs access to a quality home they can actually afford," said Congresswoman Pressley said. "That's why this eviction hotline is so important-so that these families know they are no...