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Resolution R-26-0223
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 19256 Final Action Date: 5/14/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE 119TH
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES BILL 2904 AND SENATE BILL 978, KNOWN AS THE
HOMES FOR EVERY LOCAL PROTECTOR, EDUCATOR, AND RESPONDER
ACT ("HELPER"); DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS NAMED HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") recognizes the importance of supporting policies
that promote access to affordable homeownership for individuals who serve and protect the
community; and
WHEREAS, House of Representatives Bill 2904 ("H.R. 2904") and Senate Bill 978 (S.
978), known as the Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act ("HELPER
Act"), were introduced in March 2025 as a bipartisan, bicameral bill in the 119th Congress of the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the HELPER Act proposes to establish a home loan program within the
Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") to make homeownership more affordable for law
enforcement officers, firefighters, and teachers; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed program, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and
teachers that are eligible first-time homebuyers would be able to obtain a first-time mortgage on
a primary family residence with no down payment; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and teachers provide essential
services to the public, and play a critical role in maintaining the safety, health, and well-being of
the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission urges the 119th Congress of the United States to pass
the HELPER Act to make homeownership more affordable for law enforcement officers,
firefighters, and teachers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission urges the 119th Congress of the United States to pass
H.R. 2904 and S. 978, known as the HELPER Act, to establish a home loan program to make
homeownership more affordable for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and teachers.
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File ID: 19256 Enactment Number: R-26-0223
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to
Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, and Representatives Frederica Smith Wilson, Maria
Elvira Salazar, and Mario Diaz-Balart.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy j ng III, C1ty ttor -y 5/5/2026
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