Biden will ask CDC to "immediately" extend eviction restrictions

• By the numbers: Approximately 19% of renters were behind on their rent in December, per government data.

The big picture: Last week, Biden unveiled his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, adding that the plan would provide $30 billion to renters to cover housing and utility costs.

• Another $5 billion would go towards people experiencing homelessness.
• Biden's plan also includes raising federal unemployment insurance to $400 a week and a third round of stimulus checks.

Worth noting: Experts have argued that Biden should take more aggressive measures to protect renters, as "the moratorium lacks enforcement mechanisms," Market Watch writes, and people have continued to be evicted even when they should be protected by the restrictions.