Senator Kamala Harris
On affordable Housing
“no one should have to work more than one job to afford the roof over their head and food on the table.” - first democratic Debate
**No Longer a Presidential candidate as of 12/3/2019**
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Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) proposed a $100 billion plan for black homeownership. Learn more about the plan here.
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Creates a refundable tax credit for individuals who live in rental housing and who pay more than 30% of their incomes on rent and utilities.
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Original co-sponsor of the Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act of 2018
By the numbers: the Kamala Harris townhall
During the first townhall of the 2020 presidential season, Sen. Kamala Harris spoke extensively on questions of morality and social justice, but was a little light on policy details. Here’s a look at some of her points and claims and where they fit in the broader context.
Kamala Harris: I'll help low-income Iowans afford their rent
Over the last few weeks in Iowa, an important conversation came up that echoes conversations I’ve heard across the country. The cost of living is rising, and with skyrocketing rents, too many families are struggling each month to keep a roof over their head.
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Senator Kamala Harris on Subsidized Housing
NAACP Presidential Candidates Forum
Length: 1 minute and 21 seconds
Senator Kamala Harris on Affordable Housing
UnidosUS
Length: 5 minutes and 35 seconds
Senator Kamala Harris on Affordable Housing
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 27, 2019
Length: 46 seconds
Senator Kamala Harris on Affordable Housing
C-SPAN: Poor People's Campaign Presidential Forum
Length: 6 minutes and 1 second
Senator Kamala Harris on the Rent Relief Act
Now This
Length: 19 seconds
Senator Kamala Harris on the Rent Relief Act
Interview with MSNBC's Joy Reid
Length: 24 seconds