Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861)
What this bill does
The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026 would amend existing law to add new procedures for families with children under age six living in certain housing receiving federal assistance. Specifically, it would require owners of "covered housing"—including housing with mortgage insurance, tenant-based rental assistance, or more than $5,000 in project-based federal housing assistance—to conduct initial risk assessments for lead-based paint hazards when a child under six will reside there. If hazards are found, owners would have 30 days to control them and notify residents.
This bill affects owners and residents of certain federally supported housing. It would require property owners to perform lead-based paint risk assessments and take corrective action within set timeframes. Families with young children could also be eligible for emergency relocation if lead hazards are not controlled. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to implement these changes.
This bill, S. 5455, was introduced in the Senate on September 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It is currently in the committee stage of the legislative process.
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Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861)
Common questions
- What does S. 5455 do?
- The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026 would amend existing law to add new procedures for families with children under age six living in certain housing receiving federal assistance. Specifically, it would require owners of "covered housing"—including housing with mortgage insurance, tenant-based rental assistance, or more than $5,000 in project-based federal housing assistance—to conduct initial risk assessments for lead-based paint hazards when a child under six will reside there. If hazards are found, owners would have 30 days to control them and notify residents. This bill affects owners and residents of certain federally supported housing. It would require property owners to perform lead-based paint risk assessments and take corrective action within set timeframes. Families with young children could also be eligible for emergency relocation if lead hazards are not controlled. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to implement these changes. This bill, S. 5455, was introduced in the Senate on September 22, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It is currently in the committee stage of the legislative process.
- Has S. 5455 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5455. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5455?
- S. 5455 was sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5455?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861) (22 Sep 2026).
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