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Tenants' Right to Organize Act: Empowering Renters, Ensuring Fair Housing.

This act strengthens the rights of tenants receiving housing assistance, allowing them to form and operate resident organizations. The goal is to improve living conditions and ensure their voices are heard by property owners and housing agencies. It also establishes protections against retaliation for asserting these rights.
Key points
Tenants with rental assistance gain the right to establish and participate in resident organizations to address living environment issues.
Public housing agencies and property owners must recognize these organizations, respond to their comments, and are prohibited from retaliating against tenants for their involvement.
The act introduces new enforcement protocols, including independent investigations for abuse or retaliation claims, and increases funding for tenant organization support.
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Print number: 117_HR_9587
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Process start date: 2022-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9587.

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 2022-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tenants with rental assistance gain the right to establish and participate in resident organizations to address living environment issues.
  • Public housing agencies and property owners must recognize these organizations, respond to their comments, and are prohibited from retaliating against tenants for their involvement.
  • The act introduces new enforcement protocols, including independent investigations for abuse or retaliation claims, and increases funding for tenant organization support.
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. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

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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