We Need Eviction Data Now Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
What this bill does
The "We Need Eviction Data Now Act of 2020" would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a national database of eviction data. This database would collect information on court-ordered, administrative, and illegal evictions, including details about tenants, landlords, and the reasons for eviction. The bill also proposes awarding grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to help gather data on illegal evictions.
This legislation would affect tenants and landlords involved in eviction proceedings, as well as public housing agencies and those receiving housing assistance. Additionally, it would establish an advisory committee to guide HUD on eviction research, data collection, and policy recommendations. The intent is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of eviction trends and their causes and consequences.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2020, the bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced," meaning it is in the initial stages of the legislative process and has not yet been considered by a committee for markup or by the full House or Senate for a vote.
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Official summary
We Need Eviction Data Now Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to (1) establish a national database of evictions, (2) award grants for local governments and nonprofit organizations to collect data on illegal evictions, and (3) establish an advisory committee on eviction research.
Timeline
23 Jul 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7743 do?
- The "We Need Eviction Data Now Act of 2020" would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a national database of eviction data. This database would collect information on court-ordered, administrative, and illegal evictions, including details about tenants, landlords, and the reasons for eviction. The bill also proposes awarding grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to help gather data on illegal evictions. This legislation would affect tenants and landlords involved in eviction proceedings, as well as public housing agencies and those receiving housing assistance. Additionally, it would establish an advisory committee to guide HUD on eviction research, data collection, and policy recommendations. The intent is to provide a more comprehensive understanding of eviction trends and their causes and consequences. Introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2020, the bill was referred to the Committee on Financial Services. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced," meaning it is in the initial stages of the legislative process and has not yet been considered by a committee for markup or by the full House or Senate for a vote.
- Has H.R. 7743 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7743. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7743?
- H.R. 7743 was sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7743?
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (23 Jul 2020).
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