The eviction moratorium expired at the end of July. Advocates warn that 7 to 11 million people are in danger of being evicted from their homes as a result.
The moratorium expiration occurred just as Congressional representatives were leaving the Hill for their August recess. To draw attention to the impending eviction crisis, Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-Missouri) has slept on the steps of the U.S. Capitol since Friday night.
The Takeaway spoke with Representative Bush about her efforts, her personal experiences with eviction, and her hopes for policy leadership to halt evictions.