Louisiana housing and borrowing

The fact measures residents under 65 without health insurance. Insurance eligibility, enrollment, coverage continuity and premium assistance concern the covered population. Provider payments and covered services alone do not establish a coverage change, and Medicare-only changes mostly concern a different age population. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance · Residents who are foreign-born · Registered-voter turnout. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§233.4. Verification of citizenship of applicants for public benefits A. Except as prohibited by federal law, a state agency or political subdivision shall verify that each applicant who applies for federal, state, or local public benefit is a person who has been recognized as a citizen of the United States by birthright, naturalization, or any other method provided for under applicable federal law or has satisfactory immigration status as a qualified alien as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1641(b). B. For an applicant claiming United States citizenship or satisfactory immigration status under 8 U.S.C. 1641(b), the state agency or political subdivision shall make every reasonable effort to ascertain verification of the applicant's citizenship or immigration status. C. Upon the termination of any reasonable opportunity period to verify citizenship status or receipt of a final verification that indicates that the applicant is not a United States citizen or lacks satisfactory immigration status and has entered the United States without inspection or admission or remained beyond the expiration of his authorized period of stay, the state agency or political subdivision shall: (1) Refer the applicant's information, including unsatisfactory immigration status, to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2) Provide a monthly report compiling the information pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection to the secretary of state for voter list maintenance purposes. (3) Terminate any recurring federal, state, or local public benefits as defined in Subsection E of this Section. D. A state agency or political subdivision that administers federal or state public benefits shall report at the end of each fiscal year to the president of the Senate, speaker of the House of Representatives, governor, and David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library on the results of the citizenship verification requirements of this Section. The report shall include but not be limited to the number of individuals reported to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the number of individuals who had public assistance terminated in accordance with this Section. E. For the purposes of this Section, a federal, state, or local public benefit shall include any retirement, welfare, health, disability, public or assisted housing, food assistance, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided to an individual, household, or family eligibility unit by an agency of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state or by appropriated funds of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state. F. For purposes of any benefits paid by any public pension or retirement system, fund, or plan, the verification of a public employee's United States citizenship or satisfactory immigration status at the time of their enrollment in a public pension or retirement system, fund, or plan shall satisfy the verification requirements of Subsection A of this Section.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§600.161. Housing vouchers; human trafficking survivors A. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Local housing authority" means any parish or municipal housing authority. (2) "Voucher" means a voucher meant to assist with obtaining housing for individuals who meet certain requirements which includes but are not limited to a voucher given pursuant to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 8 Housing. B. Local housing authorities shall give preference for vouchers to human trafficking survivors. C. A local housing authority shall verify that the person applying for the vouchers complies with all of the following: (1) Meets all standards and requirements outlined in the respective voucher program. (2) Is a human trafficking survivor as indicated in a law enforcement report or protective order, or as verified by a healthcare professional, a government agency, a district attorney or assistant district attorney, or a qualified third party as defined by R.S. 9:3261.1(B)(6). D. A local housing authority shall not disclose the address associated with any voucher given pursuant to this Section without the informed consent of the person about whom information is sought, or as directed by a court order. Consent for release may not be given by the abuser or alleged abuser of any minor or incapacitated person, or the abuser or alleged abuser of the other parent of the minor.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

A. Any advance or deposit of money furnished by a tenant or lessee to a landlord or lessor to secure the performance of any part of a written or oral lease or rental agreement shall be returned to the tenant or lessee of residential or dwelling premises within one month after the lease shall terminate. However, the landlord or lessor may retain all or any portion of the advance or deposit which is reasonably necessary to remedy a default of the tenant or to remedy unreasonable wear to the premises. If any portion of an advance or deposit is retained by a landlord or lessor, he shall forward to the tenant or lessee, within one month after the date the tenancy terminates or within fifteen days after the date that is one month after the tenancy terminates, an itemized statement accounting for the proceeds which are retained and giving the reasons therefor. The tenant shall furnish the lessor a forwarding address at the termination of the lease, to which such statements may be sent. * * *

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

§3261.1. Lease agreements for certain residential dwellings; domestic abuse victims; stalking and cyberstalking * * * B. Definitions * * * (2) "Domestic abuse" means domestic abuse battery as defined in R.S. 14:35.3 provided that the domestic abuse was committed on the leased premises or stalking or cyberstalking as defined in R.S. 14:40.2 and 40.3. * * * (6) "Qualified third party" means the executive director, program director, or another employee of a community-based shelter contracted with the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to R.S. 46:2124, provided the employee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a licensed professional counselor, prosecuting attorney, or investigating law enforcement officer who has personal involvement in the investigation or prosecution of any criminal case relative to the domestic abuse or stalking or cyberstalking. * * * E. Only a lessee or a household member of the lessee's residential dwelling unit may be considered a domestic abuse victim such that the lessee may request an accommodation pursuant to this Section. In order for a lessee to receive an early termination as provided in this Section, the lessee shall do all of the following: * * * (2) Provide to the lessor reasonable documentation that the lessee seeking an accommodation, or that lessee's household member, was a victim of an act of domestic abuse on the leased premises within the past thirty days. If the stalking or cyberstalking did not occur on the leased premises, the lessee shall provide a written declaration on why residing on the leased premises may pose a threat to the victim's safety as provided by the certification in Subsection H of this Section. * * *

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

2.Disaster assistance housing pilot programSection 408(c) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5174(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(5)Pilot program(A)DefinitionsIn this paragraph:(i)Distributor; manufactured home; manufacturer; retailerThe terms distributor, manufactured home, manufacturer, and retailer have the meanings given those terms in section 603 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5402).(ii)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means—(I)a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a manufactured home or a modular home; and(II)a producer of modular housing.(iii)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.(B)EstablishmentThe President shall establish a pilot program under which the President enters into a contract with an eligible entity for the purpose of constructing temporary housing to serve as a type of housing available to individuals and households under subsection (b)(1).(C)RequirementsHousing constructed pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall—(i)be in the form of a manufactured or modular housing structure with not more than 4 units;(ii)be available to individuals and households not later than 90 days (or 120 days, upon extension by the Secretary) after the date on which the President declares a major disaster;(iii)subject to subparagraph (D)(ii), conform with, as applicable—(I)construction standards of the National Flood Insurance Program;(II)standards for new construction under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq.);(III)standards under the most recent or second most recent edition of the International Residential Code;(IV)applicable building codes in the State, local, or Tribal jurisdiction in which the housing is located;(V)requirements of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (VI)local zoning ordinances;(VII)the national technical standard for flood resistant design and construction (ASCE/SEI 24–14); or(VIII)the manufactured home and construction safety standards under part 3280 of title 24, Code of Regulations, or any successor regulation;(iv)reflect the needs of the community in which the housing is constructed according to the type of major disaster experienced by the community; and(v)provide a minimum level of protection against natural hazards for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the users of the housing against disasters.(D)Permanence; waiverHousing constructed pursuant to subparagraph (B) may—(i)have the capacity to become permanent housing after the date on which a major disaster declaration terminates; and(ii)receive a waiver for a requirement described in subparagraph (C)(iii) from the Secretary.(E)Transfer guidelinesThe President, in coordination with the Secretary, shall establish guidelines for the transfer of housing constructed under subparagraph (B) to an established affordable housing program administered by a locality, public housing authority, nonprofit organization, or affordable housing developer after the date on which the disaster declaration for the major disaster for which the housing is constructed terminates.(F)TerminationThe program established pursuant to subparagraph (B) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of the Disaster Housing Reform for American Families Act.(6)Closing costsThe President may provide financial assistance to individuals or households affected by a major disaster and purchasing a residential property for closing costs associated with obtaining a mortgage from a Federal program that provides affordable financing options..

The proposal funds investigations, evidence testing, and related activities to improve clearance of homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. This concerns the homicide component of firearm mortality and does not address all firearm suicides or other intents. Investigative clearance is distinct from prevention and does not establish a reduction in deaths.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Firearm deaths · Homicide deaths · Reported violent-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(b)Grant program(1)In generalNot later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a grant program within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services under which the Attorney General awards grants to eligible entities to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods.(2)ApplicationsAn eligible entity seeking a grant under the Program shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by—(A)such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require; and(B)a description of each eligible project under paragraph (4) that the grant will fund.(3)Selection of grant recipientsThe Attorney General, in selecting a recipient of a grant under the Program, shall—(A)consider solely the specific plan and activities proposed by the applicant to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes, notwithstanding other Department policies for grant eligibility; and(B)develop criteria to ensure that funds are distributed to rural and urban applicants.(4)Eligible projectsA grant recipient shall use the grant for activities with the specific objective of improving clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes, including—(A)hiring and training additional personnel who will be assigned to investigate homicides and firearm-related violent crimes;(B)ensuring the retention of personnel who are assigned to investigate homicides and firearm-related violent crimes as of the date of receipt of the grant;(C)hiring and training personnel for collection, processing, and forensic testing of evidence;(D)acquiring, upgrading, or replacing investigative, evidence-processing, or forensic testing technology or equipment;(E)developing competitive and evidence-based programs to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes;(F)hiring and training of personnel to analyze violent crime and the temporal and geographic trends among homicides and firearm-related violent crimes;(G)retaining experts to conduct a detailed analysis of homicides and firearm-related violent crimes using Gun Violence Problem Analysis (commonly known as GVPA) or a similar research methodology;(H)development and implementation of policies that safeguard civil rights and civil liberties during the collection, processing, and forensic testing of evidence;(I)establishing programs to support officers who experience stress or trauma as a result of responding to or investigating homicides or other violent crime incidents;(J)developing policies, procedures, and training to improve clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes, including implementing best practices relating to—(i)improving internal agency cooperation, organizational oversight and accountability, and supervision of investigations;(ii)developing specific goals and performance metrics for both investigators and investigative units;(iii)strengthening relationships with communities the agency serves; and(iv)collaboration with and among other law enforcement agencies and criminal justice organizations;(K)ensuring victims of firearm-related violent crimes, and family members of victims of homicides, have appropriate access to emergency food, housing, clothing, travel, and transportation;(L)training to address the needs of victims of firearm-related violent crimes, and family members of victims of homicides, or collaborating with trained victim advocates and specialists to better meet the needs of victims and family members of victims;(M)developing best practices for improving access to and acceptance of victim services, including victim services that promote medical and psychological wellness, ongoing counseling, legal advice, and financial compensation;(N)training personnel in trauma-informed interview techniques; and(O)ensuring language and disability access supports are provided to victims and their families so that victims can exercise their rights and participate in the criminal justice process.

Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities. Rental protections, assistance, and housing supply concern components of rental-market conditions; they do not set Louisiana’s median rent. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Louisiana evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

3.Adjustments to community development block grant allocations(a)In generalIn allocating amounts to an eligible recipient under section 106 for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall adjust the allocation based on the housing growth improvement rate of the eligible recipient, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section.(b)Adjustments(1)Housing growth improvement rate at or above median; extremely high-growth recipients(A)In generalIf, with respect to a fiscal year for which the allocation under section 106 is being determined, the housing growth improvement rate for an eligible recipient is at or above the median housing growth improvement rate for all eligible recipients other than extremely high-growth recipients, or if an eligible recipient is an extremely high-growth recipient, the Secretary shall allocate to the eligible recipient for that fiscal year, in addition to the amount that would otherwise be allocated to the eligible recipient under section 106, a bonus amount, as determined under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph.(B)Bonus amountFor purposes of subparagraph (A), the bonus amount for an eligible recipient for a fiscal year shall be equal to the product of—(i)the aggregate amount by which allocations to eligible recipients are decreased under paragraph (2) for that fiscal year; and(ii)the quotient of—(I)the number of housing units, as of the third quarter of the preceding fiscal year, in the jurisdiction of the eligible recipient, as calculated by the Secretary; and(II)the number of housing units, as of the third quarter of the preceding fiscal year, in the jurisdictions of all eligible recipients that receive a bonus amount under this paragraph, as calculated by the Secretary.(2)Housing growth improvement rate below medianIf, with respect to a fiscal year for which the allocation under section 106 is being determined, the housing growth improvement rate for an eligible recipient is below the median housing growth improvement rate for all eligible recipients other than high-growth outliers, the Secretary shall decrease the amount that would otherwise be allocated to the eligible recipient under section 106 for that fiscal year by 10 percent. […] (b)Implementation datesSection 3 shall take effect beginning with the second full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this Act and remain in effect through fiscal year 2042.