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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act of 2011 - Prohibits denial or termination of housing assistance on the basis of being such a victim under specified federal housing programs, including the low income housing tax credit program, if the applicant or tenant otherwise qualifies for such admission, assistance, participation, or occupancy. Prohibits denial of assistance, tenancy, or occupancy rights to assisted housing based solely on certain criminal activity directly related to domestic violence engaged in by a member of the individual's household or by any guest or other person under the individual's control, if the tenant or an immediate family member is the victim or threatened victim. Requires each owner or manager of housing assisted under a covered program to adopt an emergency transfer policy for tenants who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish policies and procedures under which a victim requesting such a transfer may receive section 8 (voucher program) assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937. Makes conforming amendments to the United States Housing Act of 1937.
AI Summary
This bill, the Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act of 2011, aims to protect individuals who have experienced domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking by preventing their denial or termination from housing assistance programs, including the low-income housing tax credit program, if they otherwise qualify. It clarifies that certain criminal activities directly related to these forms of violence, committed by a household member or guest, should not lead to denial of assistance or eviction if the tenant or an immediate family member is the victim. The bill also mandates that owners and managers of housing receiving federal assistance must establish emergency transfer policies for victims and requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create procedures for victims to receive Section 8 housing vouchers (a program providing rental assistance) if they need to relocate due to violence. The Act makes conforming amendments to the United States Housing Act of 1937 to align with these new protections.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7707-7708) (on 11/17/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1892/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1892is/pdf/BILLS-112s1892is.pdf | 04/26/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1892is/pdf/BILLS-112s1892is.pdf.pdf | 02/01/2013 |
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