The resolution calls on Congress to increase funding for the Section 8 housing voucher program and to amend program requirements to improve access and utilization of the vouchers. It highlights the importance of affordable housing in combating poverty and emphasizes the growing demand for Section 8 vouchers in New Jersey, where many residents face long waiting lists or are unable to even apply for assistance.

Specifically, the resolution requests that Congress allow housing authorities to exceed fair market rent limits by at least 20%, provide more flexibility regarding the percentage of income that families can allocate to rent, and permit the use of federal funds for initial costs associated with enrolling new voucher recipients. The resolution aims to enhance the effectiveness of the Section 8 program in supporting low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities in securing safe and affordable housing.