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HR 8171 United States House · 118th Congress

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024

The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024 requires landlords of federally assisted housing to conduct lead hazard risk assessments before families with children under 6 move in or renew leases. If lead hazards are found, landlords must fix them within 30 days (with no extensions allowed) and notify residents in accessible formats. Families with children under 6 can immediately relocate to safer housing - such as units built after 1978 or lead-free housing - without penalties if hazards aren’t controlled on time. This applies to housing receiving tenant-based rental assistance (like Section 8), public housing, or project-based assistance over $5,000, with funding authorized for 2025-2029.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates lead hazard assessments and remediation in housing, reducing environmental pollution exposure and protecting public health from toxic lead contamination.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates lead hazard assessments and remediation in federally assisted housing, protecting children's health and preventing lead poisoning, which is a public health initiative.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to fix lead hazards within 30 days and allows tenant relocation, strengthening tenant protections in housing.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 30, 2024 Last action Apr 30, 2024
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Apr 30, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Apr 30, 2024
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Jesús G. "Chuy" García
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