HELP Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-04-17T19:44:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8185 HELP Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2026, 7:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8185

H.R. 8185 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 2, 2026, aims to establish a database of eviction information, introduce grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid, and restrict the inclusion of housing court-related records in consumer reports.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8185

Bill HR 8185 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2026. Bill HR 8185 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2026. Bill HR 8185's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of April 2, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8185

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Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8185

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.

Comments

Adalee Adkins

1,137

5 months ago

I can't believe this bill is even being considered! It's outrageous that they want to create a database of eviction information and limit the use of housing court-related records in consumer reports. This is a violation of privacy and could have serious consequences for individuals who are struggling to find housing. Not to mention, establishing grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid is just a band-aid solution to a much larger problem. We need real systemic change to address the root causes of eviction and homelessness, not just temporary fixes. This bill is a step in the wrong direction and I will be fighting against it every step of the way.