HELP Act of 2026
Rep. Pressley Introduces HELP Act of 2026 to Block Evictions From Credit Reports
The HELP Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Financial Services for review. The bill is actively moving as it waits for the committee to discuss its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill is sponsored by a group of progressive Democrats and faces a tough path in a divided Congress. While it addresses a major issue, similar housing reforms often struggle to get enough support from the opposing party.
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Small landlords who own federally assisted rental properties would face new compliance burdens. They would need to submit detailed annual eviction reports to HUD, provide written notices to tenants about their rights at least once a year, and state specific reasons for any eviction notice. The ban on eviction records in credit reports also removes a screening tool that landlords currently use to evaluate prospective tenants.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Pressley, DeLauro, Gomez Introduce HELP Act to Protect Renters and Prevent Evictions
The proposed HELP Act includes measures to create a national eviction database, enhance tenant rights, and establish a HUD hotline. It specifically targets the cycle of housing instability by providing legal counsel and preventing evictions from appearing on credit reports.
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HELP Act of 2026
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