US HR6806

Bill

COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Act of 2020

Introduced
05/12/2020

In Committee
05/12/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To suspend certain requirements under the public housing and housing choice voucher programs during the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes. This bill 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 than 180 consecutive calendar days. These suspensions last until six months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period. Additionally, during the COVID-19 public health emergency period, and for 60 days thereafter, public housing agencies may not terminate available low-income housing choice vouchers for the failure to enter into a lease.

AI Summary

This bill suspends certain requirements for federally assisted public housing residents and prohibits termination of available low-income housing choice vouchers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency period. Specifically, the bill suspends community service requirements, work requirements or time limitations under the Moving to Work program, minimum rental amount requirements, and the requirement that a family not be absent from a unit for more than 180 consecutive calendar days. These suspensions last until six months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period. Additionally, during the COVID-19 public health emergency period and for 60 days thereafter, public housing agencies may not terminate available low-income housing choice vouchers for the failure to enter into a lease.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Emanuel Cleaver (D)*, Maxine Waters (D),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 05/12/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6806/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6806/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6806/BILLS-116hr6806ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6806/BILLS-116hr6806ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR6321	Financial Protections and Assistance for America’s Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations Act	Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Small Business, the Judiciary, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR6326	COVID-19 Emergency Housing Relief Act of 2020	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	Related
HR6379	Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020	Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related

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