Democratic congressional representatives want New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to give more federal money to help struggling tenants and landlords. The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) says it has already allocated about 60 percent of the first portion of $353 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds allocated to the state. States must spend 65 percent of the first allocation of ERAP funds by Sept. 30, a DCA spokesperson said. The lawmakers say disbursing these funds will help prevent evictions, foreclosures and utility shut-offs. The letter comes after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal eviction moratorium. “We respectfully urge you to ensure that your self-attestation process provides the maximum flexibility allowed by these new guidelines,” the lawmakers wrote. “This will allow households on the brink of eviction to qualify for assistance without having to produce extensive documents or undergo a lengthy confirmation process,” they added. …