I was visited this morning by a group of section 8 tenants from my district. I understand that such tenants have come in from various urban communities all over the country, very much disturbed by this bill. The way it was explained to me…

So the chairman is making a statement that the information that I had received that section 8 tenants would be required to leave their section 8 homes at the end of 2 years under this legislation is not correct.

will there be a lessening of the amount of section 8 housing that will be available under any of the provisions of this bill?

may I say to the gentleman that I appreciate very much the words he has said about my interest in the problems of housing. Like the gentleman, who I know is very much interested in providing housing for those who can find no affordable…

Let me get this clear. It was represented to me, upon my calling the office of one of the members of the gentleman's committee, that tenants who now occupy homes under section 8 would not be disturbed for 2 years but, after 2 years, they…

I see. And will there be a diminution of section 8 subsidies in the future under this legislation?

They will not be, under this legislation, there is no provision that will require them to leave their homes.

Inasmuch as I have the time, I would say to the gentlewoman, I recognize it as having a very substantial effect upon the problems of the Treasury and of housing. It is a drain. But these people have no place else to live.

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