That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of September 2017 and 2018 each as National Month for Renters to draw attention to the rental housing shortage in the United States; (2) urges a truly national effort involving all levels of government, the private sector, and the philanthropic community to expand the supply of rental homes affordable to low- and moderate-income households; (3) recognizes that subsidized rental housing programs implemented by the Federal Government only serve 1/4 of eligible renters and so are the equivalent of a lottery; and (4) recognizes that expanding the supply of rental homes affordable to low- and moderate-income families, particularly when close to employment opportunities, will— (A) help reduce commuting costs; (B) restore the first rungs of the housing ladder; (C) stabilize families and communities; (D) promote equality of opportunity; and (E) support greater economic growth and prosperity.