To create a database of eviction information, establish grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid, and limit use of housing court-related records in consumer reports, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
The Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program Act of 2023 addresses eviction prevention and tenant protections through four main measures. First, it requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a database collecting detailed information about evictions in federally assisted housing, including demographic data about evicted tenants and reasons for evictions, with strict privacy protections and availability for academic research. Second, it authorizes ten billion dollars for fiscal year 2024 to fund legal representation for tenants facing eviction and to cover court fees in eviction cases. Third, the bill prevents eviction records and rent arrears information from appearing on consumer credit reports, protecting tenants' ability to access housing and credit in the future. Finally, it requires federally assisted housing providers to give tenants annual written information about their rights and eviction resources, and establishes a hotline to help tenants with eviction-related matters.
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