HELP Act of 2023
Latest action (27 Jul 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
The HELP Act of 2023 (H.R. 5038) would direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a national database of eviction information, drawing on annual reports from states and localities that receive federal housing assistance. These reports would include details on eviction proceedings, arrearages, and demographic information about affected households, collected on a voluntary basis with privacy and confidentiality protections. The bill also authorizes $10 billion for fiscal year 2024 for eviction-related legal aid and court costs for tenants, requires owners of federally assisted rental units to give tenants annual information about eviction rights and resources, and establishes a HUD hotline for eviction-related assistance. It further amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to bar eviction records and rent or utility arrears from being included in consumer credit reports.
The bill primarily affects tenants in federally assisted housing, landlords and owners of such properties, state and local housing agencies, and credit reporting agencies. Its stated aim, per the findings section, is to address disparities in eviction rates and legal representation, particularly affecting Black and Hispanic renters, and to reduce the impact of eviction records on tenants' credit and housing prospects.
The bill was introduced on July 27, 2023, by Rep. Ayanna Pressley and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It has not received a committee vote or further action, and as introduced legislation without floor action, its future consideration is uncertain.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on July 27, 2023, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5038 do?
- The HELP Act of 2023 (H.R. 5038) would direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a national database of eviction information, drawing on annual reports from states and localities that receive federal housing assistance. These reports would include details on eviction proceedings, arrearages, and demographic information about affected households, collected on a voluntary basis with privacy and confidentiality protections. The bill also authorizes $10 billion for fiscal year 2024 for eviction-related legal aid and court costs for tenants, requires owners of federally assisted rental units to give tenants annual information about eviction rights and resources, and establishes a HUD hotline for eviction-related assistance. It further amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to bar eviction records and rent or utility arrears from being included in consumer credit reports. The bill primarily affects tenants in federally assisted housing, landlords and owners of such properties, state and local housing agencies, and credit reporting agencies. Its stated aim, per the findings section, is to address disparities in eviction rates and legal representation, particularly affecting Black and Hispanic renters, and to reduce the impact of eviction records on tenants' credit and housing prospects. The bill was introduced on July 27, 2023, by Rep. Ayanna Pressley and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. It has not received a committee vote or further action, and as introduced legislation without floor action, its future consideration is uncertain.
- Has H.R. 5038 become law?
- Not yet. As of 27 Jul 2023, H.R. 5038 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5038?
- H.R. 5038 was sponsored by Rep. Ayanna Pressley [D-MA7] (Democrat-MA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5038?
- Introduced (27 Jul 2023).
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