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Renter Protection Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3913

Bill 117 HR 3913, also known as the Renter Protection Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing protections for renters across the country. The bill seeks to address issues related to housing affordability, eviction prevention, and tenant rights.

One of the key provisions of the Renter Protection Act is the establishment of a national rental assistance program to help low-income renters afford their housing costs. This program would provide financial assistance to eligible renters to help cover rent payments and prevent evictions.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen tenant protections, such as prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants without just cause and requiring landlords to provide adequate notice before raising rent or evicting tenants. The bill also includes provisions to improve the quality of rental housing, such as requiring landlords to maintain safe and habitable living conditions for their tenants. Overall, the Renter Protection Act of 2021 aims to address the challenges faced by renters in the United States and provide them with the necessary support and protections to ensure stable and affordable housing. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered support from advocates for affordable housing and tenant rights.

Congressional Summary of HR 3913

Renter Protection Act of 2021

This bill limits the use and availability of assistance provided under certain emergency rental assistance programs created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, rental assistance not yet used by grantees to assist eligible households as of July 1, 2021, must only be used for rental arrears after this date, and not for rent, utilities and home energy costs and arrears, or other expenses as allowed under current law. Further, the bill changes the deadline for distribution of these funds from September 30, 2022, to December 31, 2021.

Current Status of Bill HR 3913

Bill HR 3913 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill HR 3913 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2021.  Bill HR 3913's most recent activity was Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. McHenry. Petition No: 117-5. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/20210910?CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) as of September 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3913

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
78
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
78
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3913

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Housing and community development funding
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Landlord and tenant
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3913

Renter Protection Act of 2021
To provide for expedited payment of emergency rental assistance funds, and for other purposes.
Renter Protection Act of 2021

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