HR 1366: Georgia Advancing Communities Together, Inc.; Georgia ACT Housing Day at the capitol; February 25, 2026; recognize

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

1. 2026-02-12House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-02-12House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-02-12House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Mary Ann Santos (D, HD-117)Patrocinador principal
• 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)

• affordable housing
• nonprofit organizations
• capitol recognition day
• housing policy
• homelessness