The National Homelessness Law Center and National Coalition for the Homeless calls us to action in this announcement below:
Tomorrow (Thursday, 1/16), the United States Senate will host its confirmation hearing of Scott Turner who has been nominated for HUD Secretary.
As we enter an administration that openly talks about rounding up homeless people and forcing them into detention centers, Scott Turner’s legislative and public records indicate his leadership will likely exacerbate homelessness across the U.S.
Click here to email your Senators to urge them to vote NO.
Specifically, Mr. Turner:
- Rejects the overwhelming evidence that housing, with voluntary services, is the most effective solution to unsheltered homelessness;
- Endorses arresting and ticketing homeless people for simply trying to survive; and,
- Has a legislative track record of voting in contrast to proven solutions to end homelessness, including
- Opposing bills that would expand affordable rental housing and fund public-private funding to support homeless residents
- Supporting a bill allowing landlords to discriminate against tenants applying for housing simply because they receive federal housing assistance.
