![MI Representative Supports Bill that would Cancel Rent, Mortgage](https://townsquare.media/site/690/files/2020/04/RS1684_185160471.jpg?w=980&q=75)
MI Representative Supports Bill that would Cancel Rent, Mortgage
The Rent & Mortgage Cancellation Act would do just that if passed into law. Michigan U.S. House Rep. Rashida Talib supports this road to financial recovery.
The Coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc with the economy, family and personal finances. A group of Congresspersons is trying to stem what could be a massive problem for many families: trying to make ends meet on reduced income. We know that unemployment claims are up as some businesses have had to close temporarily and a number have furloughed or laid off employees. A bill introduced by Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar would pause mortgage and rent payments until the Coronavirus pandemic is over. Fox 2 Detroit reports , "the option would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment status. It also would create a fund for landlords and mortgage holders to cover losses from the canceled payments."
![107.7 WRKR-FM logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/WRKRFM.png?w=100)
MORE TO EXPLORE: See the the COVID-19 stimulus bill broken down by the numbers
More From 107.7 WRKR-FM
![Michigan Woman Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Flight to Iceland, Isolates in Bathroom 5 Hours [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2021/12/attachment-Marisa-Fotieo-TikTok-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Michigan’s First Covid Omicron Variant Detected in Kent County](http://townsquare.media/site/87/files/2021/12/attachment-RS42213_GettyImages-1215735672-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![MI Poison Control Center Warns Against Taking Animal Dewormer for COVID](http://townsquare.media/site/84/files/2021/09/attachment-mikael-kristenson-EXuKQaf3Ei8-unsplash-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Pop Evil Singer Leigh Kakaty Tests Positive for COVID-19](http://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2021/06/attachment-Pop-Evil-Billboards.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Holland Movie Theater Reserves Sundays For Vaccinated Guests](http://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2021/08/attachment-Sperrys-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Marshall Historic Home Tour Scratched Again Due to COVID-19 Concerns](http://townsquare.media/site/656/files/2021/08/attachment-Honolulu-House-Photo-from-Marshall-Historical-Society.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Holland Hospital Cuts Ties With Vikings QB Kirk Cousins](http://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-1228748156.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![WMU Offering Scholarships Up to $10K to Students Who Get Vaccinated](http://townsquare.media/site/689/files/2020/03/WMU.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Meijer, Target No Longer Requiring Masks for Fully Vaccinated](http://townsquare.media/site/43/files/2021/05/Meijer-via-Twitter.jpeg?w=980&q=75)