The Senate Concurrent Resolution, introduced by Senator Fesi and Representatives Chassion and Knox, calls on the United States Congress to address the ongoing housing crisis faced by Louisiana residents who were displaced due to Hurricane Ida, which struck on August 29, 2021. The resolution highlights the significant destruction caused by the hurricane, leading to many individuals losing their homes and relying on temporary shelter solutions provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, the federal aid program expired in January 2023, leaving the state to cover over two million dollars per month in costs for temporary housing until the state-sponsored Ida Shelters program concluded on April 30, 2024, with still over five hundred residents in need of housing.

The resolution emphasizes that while the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has taken steps to delay evictions and consider options for the camper-residences, a sustainable long-term solution is necessary and must come from the federal government. The Louisiana Legislature is urging Congress to take action to provide this solution, ensuring that displaced residents have access to stable housing in the aftermath of the disaster. A copy of the resolution will be sent to relevant congressional leaders and Louisiana's congressional delegation.