Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5889
Eviction Helpline Act
Eviction Help Hotline for Federally Assisted Renters
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Congress would require the Housing and Urban Development Department to set up an eviction help hotline within 1 year of the law taking effect.
- The hotline would be for tenants in federally assisted housing, like public housing and federal rental assistance programs.
- It would also cover renters in properties with federally backed mortgages, even if the renter doesn’t get a direct housing subsidy.
- The goal is to give renters a clear place to call for eviction-related help, instead of having to figure it out on their own.
- The bill allows funding as needed starting in fiscal year 2026, but it does not set a specific dollar amount.
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Milestones
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Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Eviction Helpline Act
Bill NumberHR 5889
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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