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Housing Emergency Aid: Eviction Data, Legal Support, and Tenant Protection.

This act aims to create a national eviction database to better understand the causes and scope of evictions. It establishes legal aid programs for tenants at risk of eviction and limits the use of eviction information in consumer reports, protecting citizens' credit histories. Additionally, owners of federally assisted housing will be required to inform tenants about their rights and available resources.
Key points
A national eviction database will be established, collecting detailed demographic information while protecting privacy.
10 billion dollars are allocated for legal aid to tenants at risk of eviction and to cover court fees.
Eviction and rent arrears information will not be allowed in credit reports, protecting citizens' creditworthiness.
Owners of federally assisted housing must inform tenants of their rights, available resources, and reasons for eviction.
A hotline will be established for tenants of federally assisted housing to provide assistance with eviction-related matters.
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Print number: 117_HR_6696
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2022-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HELP Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6696.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A national eviction database will be established, collecting detailed demographic information while protecting privacy.
  • 10 billion dollars are allocated for legal aid to tenants at risk of eviction and to cover court fees.
  • Eviction and rent arrears information will not be allowed in credit reports, protecting citizens' creditworthiness.
  • Owners of federally assisted housing must inform tenants of their rights, available resources, and reasons for eviction.
  • A hotline will be established for tenants of federally assisted housing to provide assistance with eviction-related matters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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