119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 3133
The HAVEN Act makes significant changes to federal rental assistance programs to make housing more affordable and accessible. The bill reduces the percentage of income that low-income tenants must contribute toward rent from 30 percent to 20 percent across multiple federal housing programs, which helps families keep more money for other expenses. It also expands the housing choice voucher program by appropriating funds for 500,000 new vouchers starting in 2026, with plans to add 1.5 million more vouchers between 2027 and 2029, and creates a $20 million annual grant program to help voucher recipients find suitable housing. Additionally, the bill bans discrimination in housing based on lawful sources of income (such as housing vouchers), provides $20 million annually for housing navigation assistance, and establishes a right to rental assistance for low-income families earning up to 80 percent of area median income within five years of enactment. The legislation aims to reduce housing costs for vulnerable populations and increase access to affordable housing nationwide.