The public record · 119th Congress

HELP Act of 2026

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To create a database of eviction information, establish grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid, and limit use of housing court-related records in consumer reports, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

HELP Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Housing Emergencies Lifeline Program Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8185·House·Bill·Housing and Community Development

Rep. Ayanna Pressley(Democratic-Massachusetts-7)·

Apr 2, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 2, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Bill text

Apr 2, 2026As introduced in the House