After the weekend ban expired, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announced Tuesday that it would extend the federal eviction moratorium until October 3, 2021.House Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. Maxine Wassers (D-Calif.) and Rep. Cori Bus (D-Mo.) pressed for the announcement. After a June Supreme Court ruling, which stated that only Congress could enact such a ban, the White House had previously claimed that Biden didn't have the authority to extend the ban. The House is currently in recess because the Democrats in Congress don't appear to have enough votes.According to Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the CDC will now ban counties that "experieve substantial and high levels community transmission levels". This will apply to approximately 90% of renters.The White House also calls on local and state governments to make every effort to obtain the $46 billion Congress has allotted for emergency rental relief. Only $3 billion has been distributed so far.According to Diane Yentel (president and CEO of National Low Income Housing Coalition, NLIHC), the extended moratorium should allow states enough time to get the money out.Yentel states that this is a huge relief for millions of people on the brink of losing their homes, and with them their ability to remain safe during the pandemic.An estimated 11 million people are behind on their rent payments. Housing attorneys claimed that there has been an increase in eviction filings since Saturday's expiration of the moratorium.Register now to learn more about your career and money with our weekly newsletterDon't miss:
