--- title: HR 1366. Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1366 cite_as: HR 1366, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1366 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1366.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1366/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73226 date: 2026-02-12 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1365.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1367.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1366.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1366 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-12 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Mary Ann Santos - Phil Olaleye - Robert Dawson - Demetrius Douglas - Derrick McCollum - El-Mahdi Holly text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1366/2025 upstream_id: 2116216 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - affordable housing - nonprofit organizations - capitol recognition day - housing policy - homelessness --- # HR 1366. Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1366 By: Representatives Santos of the 117th, Olaleye of the 59th, Dawson of the 65th, Douglas of the 78th, McCollum of the 30th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., and designating February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., (Georgia ACT) is a statewide member organization for nonprofit affordable housing and community development organizations engaged in housing development, housing counseling, and community development; and WHEREAS, Georgia is experiencing a significant affordable housing shortage, with an estimated 201,000 extremely low-income renter households lacking access to affordable and available homes; and the construction market has not seen a complete rebound in new construction that reaches the peak of building while experiencing record population growth and WHEREAS, rising rental costs in Georgia have outpaced wage growth, with 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; and WHEREAS, stable and affordable housing is a proven foundation for improved health, educational outcomes, and economic mobility, and reducing homelessness benefits communities socially and economically; and WHEREAS, Georgia ACT focuses on advancing equitable housing and community development by connecting and convening Community Development Corporations and nonprofits to address needs and build organizational capacity to improve life outcomes for residents in communities across Georgia; and WHEREAS, Georgia ACT strengthens the affordable housing and community development industry through training, leadership and professional development opportunities, technical assistance, and civic engagement; and WHEREAS, Georgia ACT continues to advocate for the development of safe, decent, and affordable housing in Georgia while ensuring neighborhoods remain a catalyst for revitalization in historically disinvested communities; and WHEREAS, Georgia ACT will host its 2026 Housing Day at the capitol on February 25, 2026, bringing together nonprofit leaders, residents, advocates, and policymakers to elevate housing as a cornerstone of economic stability, community health, and opportunity for all Georgians; and WHEREAS, this event provides an opportunity for members of the General Assembly to hear directly from constituents and housing practitioners about the importance of strengthening tenant protections, expanding affordable housing supply, preventing homelessness, and supporting community development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc., for its leadership in advancing equitable housing and community development across the State of Georgia and hereby designate February 25, 2026, as Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-12) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-12) - Sponsors: Mary Ann Santos, Phil Olaleye, Robert Dawson, Demetrius Douglas, Derrick McCollum, El-Mahdi Holly - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73226 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1366.md?full=1