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Green Neighborhoods Act of 2020 [HB-8021]
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To encourage energy efficiency, conservation, and development of renewable energy sources for housing, and to create sustainable communities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 08/11/2020
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HELP Act of 2020 Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program Act of 2020 [S.4399]
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Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a database of information regarding evictions from federally assisted dwellings, limits the inclusion of information relating to landlord-tenant actions in consumer reports, and otherwise provides eviction-related assistance and services. Specifically, the bill requires states and local entities receiving federal housing assistance to submit to HUD, for inclusion in the database, certain information regarding evictions from assisted dwelling units in the past year. Such
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Sponsored by: Sen. Kamala D. Harris
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 08/03/2020
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HELP Act of 2020 Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program Act of 2020 [HB-7847]
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Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a database of information regarding evictions from federally assisted dwellings, limits the inclusion of information relating to landlord-tenant actions in consumer reports, and otherwise provides eviction-related assistance and services. Specifically, the bill requires states and local entities receiving federal housing assistance to submit to HUD, for inclusion in the database, certain information regarding evictions from assisted dwelling units in the past year. Such
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Introduced In House on 07/29/2020
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Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 [S.4320]
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A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard C. Shelby
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 07/27/2020
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7616]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to DOT for the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David E. Price
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-452, By Mr. Price (nc). on 07/16/2020
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Lead Abatement for Families Act of 2020 [HB-7633]
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Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to identify federally assisted housing projects that use lead-based water pipes and allows HUD to award grants for the replacement of these pipes to public housing agencies and other owners.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E641) on 07/16/2020
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Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2020 [S.4164]
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Authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide emergency rental assistance vouchers to public housing agencies (PHAs) to administer to eligible low-income families. In administering such vouchers, PHAs must give preference to families that are (1) homeless; (2) at risk of homelessness; or (3) fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 07/02/2020
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2020 [S.4090]
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Provides federal housing assistance to Indians and Native Hawaiians, including by reauthorizing through FY2031 and otherwise revising the Indian Housing Block Grant program and the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program. It also provides statutory authority for the Tribal HUD-VASH program, which provides rental assistance and supportive services to Indian veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 06/25/2020
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Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 [HB-7301]
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Addresses various housing issues in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency, including housing assistance programs and moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures. The bill authorizes additional housing assistance, including rental assistance, for (1) low-income individuals with families, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; (2) the elderly; (3) individuals with disabilities; and (4) rural renters. In addition, the bill establishes a 12-month moratorium on evictions covering all tenants,
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Received In The Senate. on 06/30/2020
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Housing Efficiency Standards Act of 2020 [HB-7240]
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To update and expand the requirements for energy efficiency for federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Casten
Introduced In House on 06/18/2020
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Emergency Housing Voucher Act of 2020 [HB-7084]
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To authorize emergency rental voucher assistance, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Maxine Waters
Introduced In House on 06/01/2020
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Know Your Housing Rights Act of 2020 [HB-6899]
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To require Federal agencies to develop and provide notice to tenants of housing relief provided by Federal actions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Scott
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 07/13/2020
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Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19 [HB-6859]
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To authorize supplemental appropriations for public housing operations and tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez
Introduced In House on 05/13/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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[Immigration ]
[Student Loans ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Taxes ]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Act of 2020 [HB-6806]
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Suspends certain requirements for federally assisted public housing residents and prohibits termination of available low-income housing choice vouchers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency period. Specifically, the bill suspends (1) community service requirements, (2) any work requirement or time limitation established in connection with the Moving to Work demonstration program, (3) the minimum rental amount families are required to pay, and (4) the requirement that a family not be absent from a unit for more
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Sponsored by: Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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COVID-19 Serving the Homeless by Expanding the List of Tenant Eligible Residences Act of 2020 SHELTER Act of 2020 [HB-6823]
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To expand the housing choice voucher program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide temporary housing during the COVID-19 health crisis, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 05/12/2020
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Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2020 [HB-6534]
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To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Introduced In House on 04/17/2020
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Pandemic and Public Health Emergency Support for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Act [HB-6503]
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Provides funds for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide additional housing support services to elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities in federally owned or subsidized housing in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Introduced In House on 04/14/2020
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Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 [HB-6379]
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[Housing ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. In addition, the bill expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs; provides economic
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita M. Lowey
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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Ensuring Affordable Housing Security During the Coronavirus Emergency Act of 2020 [HB-6374]
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To suspend requirements that tenants of assisted housing make contributions toward rent during the public health emergency relating to coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020