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Eviction Helpline Act

USA119th CongressHR-5889| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Al Green (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a national hotline within one year of enactment. The primary purpose of this hotline is to offer **eviction-related assistance** to tenants. This service is specifically targeted at individuals living in **covered federally assisted rental dwelling units**. The bill defines these covered units as those receiving financial assistance through various programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, such as public housing, Section 8, and HOME Investment Partnerships. It also includes properties with **federally backed mortgage loans**. The Act authorizes necessary appropriations to fund the hotline for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, ensuring its ongoing operation.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • October 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

Eviction Helpline Act

USA119th CongressHR-5889| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a national hotline within one year of enactment. The primary purpose of this hotline is to offer **eviction-related assistance** to tenants. This service is specifically targeted at individuals living in **covered federally assisted rental dwelling units**. The bill defines these covered units as those receiving financial assistance through various programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, such as public housing, Section 8, and HOME Investment Partnerships. It also includes properties with **federally backed mortgage loans**. The Act authorizes necessary appropriations to fund the hotline for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years, ensuring its ongoing operation.
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Timeline
Oct 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • October 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Al Green (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted