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Rental Eviction Moratorium Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6347

Rental Eviction Moratorium Act of 2020

This bill establishes a moratorium on the initiation of eviction proceedings, except with respect to tenants who have perpetrated certain criminal acts, for a period that lasts until six months after the termination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the presidential emergency declaration relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Current Status of Bill HR 6347

Bill HR 6347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6347 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020.  Bill HR 6347's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6347

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
50
Democrat Cosponsors
50
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6347

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Landlord and tenant

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6347

Rental Eviction Moratorium Act of 2020
To establish a moratorium on evictions from rental dwelling units during the public health emergency relating to coronavirus, and for other purposes.
Rental Eviction Moratorium Act of 2020

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