Georgia CommonsHR 1366: Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize
Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol, honoring Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. for its work on affordable housing and community development.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives formally recognizes Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. (Georgia ACT), a statewide organization that supports nonprofit affordable housing and community development groups across the state. It cites Georgia's affordable housing shortage, noting an estimated 201,000 extremely low-income renter households lack access to affordable homes, and that rising rents have outpaced wage growth. The resolution designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol, coinciding with the organization's planned event that day bringing together nonprofit leaders, residents, advocates, and lawmakers. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia ACT. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or program; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. for its work on affordable housing and community development in Georgia.
- Designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Georgia ACT.
- Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or programs; it is a commendatory resolution rather than a change to Georgia law.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. and its member nonprofit affordable housing and community development organizations. It also references extremely low-income renter households and housing practitioners who may participate in the Housing Day event at the capitol.
Why it matters
While the resolution itself changes no laws, it gives Georgia ACT and its affiliated nonprofits an official day of recognition at the capitol, creating a formal occasion for lawmakers to hear from housing advocates and constituents about affordable housing and tenant protection issues.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses cite Georgia housing statistics, including an estimated 201,000 extremely low-income renter households lacking affordable housing and a fair market rent of $1,196 per month for a two-bedroom apartment.
- The resolved clause designates February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol and commends Georgia ACT's leadership in housing and community development.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Georgia ACT.
From the bill
“designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; and for other purposes.”
“the average fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment reaching $1,196 per month, requiring a full-time worker to earn at least $22.99 per hour to afford it without being cost-burdened”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)
- Phil Olaleye (D, HD-059)
- Robert Dawson (D, HD-065)
- Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
- Derrick McCollum (R, HD-030)
- El-Mahdi Holly (D, HD-116)
Topics
- affordable housing
- nonprofit organizations
- capitol recognition day
- housing policy
- homelessness