Housing (Tenant Rights) in United States

in committee · United States · House Oct 31, 2025

HR 5889: Eviction Helpline Act

The Eviction Helpline Act requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a free hotline within one year of enactment to provide eviction-related assistance to tenants living in HUD-assisted rental housing. This includes tenants in public housing, Section 8 voucher programs, and other federally subsidized housing units covered under specific HUD programs. The hotline will offer direct support for eviction issues, such as legal guidance or housing resources, without requiring tenants to pay for services. The bill does not change existing housing laws but creates a new service to help vulnerable renters navigate eviction processes. Funding for the hotline will be authorized annually starting in fiscal year 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 1078: Respect State Housing Laws Act

Respect State Housing Laws Act This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.

Topics ✗ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3207: End Rent Fixing Act of 2025

This bill prohibits rental property owners and their agents from paying for or engaging in "coordinating functions" that involve collecting and analyzing rental price data across multiple properties to set rents or lease terms. It directly affects landlords, property management companies, and third-party coordinators who share pricing information or use algorithms to standardize rental rates. The key mechanism makes it unlawful to perform or pay for such coordination, treating it as a per se violation of antitrust laws under the Sherman Act and FTC Act. Enforcement is handled by the FTC, the Attorney General, and state attorneys general, with penalties including triple damages for affected tenants.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 9, 2025

S 2234: Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act

The Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reform key HUD homeless assistance programs. Key provisions include increasing administrative costs for Emergency Solutions Grants from 7.5% to 10%, establishing 2-year funding cycles for Continuum of Care programs with renewal options, and allowing housing choice vouchers to cover security deposits and holding fees. The bill also creates an Advisory Committee on Homelessness with lived experience members and requires improved coordination between healthcare systems and homeless services. These changes aim to streamline service delivery, reduce administrative barriers, and better serve people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6713: Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act

This bill requires landlords to count VA educational benefits (like tuition assistance for veterans and their families) as income when evaluating rental applications, preventing discrimination against veterans using these benefits. It also limits lease terms to match the duration of the educational benefits and adds a 60-day grace period if veterans temporarily miss program requirements (e.g., missing a class or appointment), preventing immediate loss of benefits. Landlords violating these rules face penalties, including fines or exclusion from federal housing programs. The law directly affects veterans, students, and families receiving VA education benefits who seek housing.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5909: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.

HR 5909 requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a system allowing tenants to report condemned federally assisted rental housing to HUD within six months of the bill's enactment. It authorizes HUD to impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 on owners of such condemned housing. The bill applies to housing covered under multiple federal programs, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, low-income housing tax credits, and veterans' housing programs. This law directly affects tenants (who can report unsafe conditions) and housing owners (who may face fines for unaddressed condemnation issues).

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4872: Ending Homelessness Act of 2025

The Ending Homelessness Act of 2025 would expand housing assistance to reduce homelessness through several key provisions. It would allocate 500,000 additional housing choice vouchers in 2025, increasing to 1 million annually by 2028 for extremely low-income families and individuals receiving supplemental security income. The bill prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income (including housing vouchers and Social Security benefits), provides $1 billion annually for emergency relief grants targeting high-need areas, and establishes a permanent entitlement program for housing vouchers starting in 2029. It also repeals certain ineligibility criteria for housing assistance and makes faith-based and private nonprofit organizations eligible for funding.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4680: Access to Homeownership Act

This bill requires landlords of multifamily housing (5+ units) with federally backed mortgages to obtain tenant consent to report positive rent payments to credit bureaus, including up to 24 months of payment history. It directly affects tenants in these properties who pay rent on federally backed loans, as their rent payments will become part of their credit history. The law mandates that credit bureaus include these payments when evaluating mortgage applications under the National Housing Act, and covers administrative costs for landlords through the enterprises managing the mortgages. The Director must also submit a 5-year report to Congress on the program's implementation.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3137: Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025

The Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025 creates a new federal rental assistance program specifically for veterans. It provides rental subsidies to "qualified veteran families" meeting income thresholds that gradually increase from 50% of area income limits in 2026 up to 100% of area median income by 2030. The bill prohibits landlords from refusing vouchers based on veteran status, excludes VA disability benefits from income calculations, and requires public housing agencies to refer eligible veterans to supported housing programs. It also authorizes permanent funding to cover all eligible applicants without reducing existing rental assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · United States · House Apr 28, 2025

HR 3049: Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

The Tenants' Right to Organize Act gives tenants receiving housing assistance the right to form and operate tenant organizations without fear of retaliation. It requires public housing agencies and property owners to recognize these organizations, provide meeting spaces, and seriously consider tenant concerns. The bill prohibits adverse actions like lease termination, rent increases, or service reductions for participating in organizing activities. It applies to tenants in housing choice voucher programs and low-income housing tax credit properties, with enforcement through administrative complaints and potential legal action.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters Tenant Rights

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