Biden calls on Congress to extend eviction moratorium as deadline looms

• In addition to a new congressional authorization, Biden called on the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs to extend their own eviction bans through the end of September.
• The president is also urging states and local governments to accelerate the disbursement of rental assistance included in the latest COVID-19 rescue package, for both tenants and landlords.

What they're saying: "For nearly 11 months, the CDC’s eviction moratorium has served as a critical backstop to prevent hard-pressed renters and their families who lost jobs or income due to the COVID-19 pandemic from being evicted for nonpayment of rent," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.

• "This moratorium prevented hundreds of thousands of Americans from experiencing the heartbreak, homelessness, and health risks that too often emanate from evictions –particularly during a pandemic."
• "The Administration remains committed to doing everything in its power to keep people safely and securely housed, which is essential to the health, well-being and dignity of all of us."