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Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7301| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2020
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
David Scott (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 This bill addresses various housing issues in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency, including housing assistance programs and moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures. The bill authorizes additional housing assistance, including rental assistance, for (1) low-income individuals with families, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; (2) the elderly; (3) individuals with disabilities; and (4) rural renters. In addition, the bill establishes a 12-month moratorium on evictions covering all tenants, whereas the previously enacted moratorium covered only tenants of federally assisted properties. Similarly, the bill establishes a 12-month moratorium on foreclosures that covers all tenants, whereas the previously enacted moratorium covered only federally backed mortgages. The bill also establishes an automatic 60-day forbearance (i.e., suspension of mortgage payments) for a single-family mortgage that becomes delinquent by 60 days during the public health emergency. Under current law, the borrower must request a forbearance. This automatic forbearance also applies to certain reverse mortgages. The bill extends the maximum period of forbearance for multifamily mortgages from 90 days to 12 months. Additionally, the bill establishes a six-month moratorium on the repossession of personal property used as a dwelling. The bill also provides additional bankruptcy protections by (1) increasing the homestead exemption (generally, the equity in a residence that is protected from creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding) from $15,000 to $100,000, and (2) expanding eligibility for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Timeline
Jun 24, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 24, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1017 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.
Jun 29, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. (consideration: CR H2644-2663)
Jun 29, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.
Jun 29, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7301.
Jun 29, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 29, 2020
Mr. Huizenga moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H2661-2662)
Jun 29, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language with new directions on groups to receive funds as well as adding a new title.
Jun 29, 2020
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 29, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further consideration on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
Jun 29, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2667-2668)
Jun 29, 2020
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 219 (Roll no. 127).
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Jun 30, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2644-2653)
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Jun 30, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 30, 2020
Received in the Senate.
  • June 24, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 24, 2020
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1017 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.


  • June 29, 2020
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. (consideration: CR H2644-2663)


  • June 29, 2020
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.


  • June 29, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7301.


  • June 29, 2020
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 29, 2020
    Mr. Huizenga moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H2661-2662)


  • June 29, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language with new directions on groups to receive funds as well as adding a new title.


  • June 29, 2020
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • June 29, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further consideration on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.


  • June 29, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2667-2668)


  • June 29, 2020
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 219 (Roll no. 127).
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  • June 30, 2020
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2644-2653)
    View Vote


  • June 30, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • S 116-4098: Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act
  • HRES 116-1017: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations; and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-6729: COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fund Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6362: Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020
  • S 116-3685: Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6736: Protect Rural Renters Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6704: Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6724: Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • HR 116-6859: Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationBankruptcyBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCongressional oversightConsumer Financial Protection BureauDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy assistance for the poor and agedExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Reserve SystemFinancial services and investmentsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGuamHealth promotion and preventive careHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLandlord and tenantLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingNeighborhood Reinvestment CorporationNorthern Mariana IslandsPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesPuerto RicoRural conditions and developmentSecuritiesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWages and earningsWorker safety and health

Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7301| House 
| Updated: 6/30/2020
Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 This bill addresses various housing issues in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency, including housing assistance programs and moratoriums on evictions and foreclosures. The bill authorizes additional housing assistance, including rental assistance, for (1) low-income individuals with families, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness; (2) the elderly; (3) individuals with disabilities; and (4) rural renters. In addition, the bill establishes a 12-month moratorium on evictions covering all tenants, whereas the previously enacted moratorium covered only tenants of federally assisted properties. Similarly, the bill establishes a 12-month moratorium on foreclosures that covers all tenants, whereas the previously enacted moratorium covered only federally backed mortgages. The bill also establishes an automatic 60-day forbearance (i.e., suspension of mortgage payments) for a single-family mortgage that becomes delinquent by 60 days during the public health emergency. Under current law, the borrower must request a forbearance. This automatic forbearance also applies to certain reverse mortgages. The bill extends the maximum period of forbearance for multifamily mortgages from 90 days to 12 months. Additionally, the bill establishes a six-month moratorium on the repossession of personal property used as a dwelling. The bill also provides additional bankruptcy protections by (1) increasing the homestead exemption (generally, the equity in a residence that is protected from creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding) from $15,000 to $100,000, and (2) expanding eligibility for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Timeline
Jun 24, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 24, 2020
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1017 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.
Jun 29, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. (consideration: CR H2644-2663)
Jun 29, 2020
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.
Jun 29, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7301.
Jun 29, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 29, 2020
Mr. Huizenga moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H2661-2662)
Jun 29, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language with new directions on groups to receive funds as well as adding a new title.
Jun 29, 2020
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jun 29, 2020
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further consideration on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
Jun 29, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2667-2668)
Jun 29, 2020
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 219 (Roll no. 127).
View Vote
Jun 30, 2020
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2644-2653)
View Vote
Jun 30, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 30, 2020
Received in the Senate.
  • June 24, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 24, 2020
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1017 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.


  • June 29, 2020
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1017. (consideration: CR H2644-2663)


  • June 29, 2020
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1425, H.R. 5332, H.R. 7120, H.R. 7301 and H.J. Res. 90. The resolution provides that the provisions of section 125(c) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act shall not apply during the remainder of the 116th Congress and the resolution amends H.Res. 967, agreed to on May 15, 2020.


  • June 29, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7301.


  • June 29, 2020
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • June 29, 2020
    Mr. Huizenga moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Financial Services. (text: CR H2661-2662)


  • June 29, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language with new directions on groups to receive funds as well as adding a new title.


  • June 29, 2020
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • June 29, 2020
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huizenga demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further consideration on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.


  • June 29, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2667-2668)


  • June 29, 2020
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 219 (Roll no. 127).
    View Vote


  • June 30, 2020
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2644-2653)
    View Vote


  • June 30, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 30, 2020
    Received in the Senate.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (9)
David Scott (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • S 116-4098: Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act
  • HRES 116-1017: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for a Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5332) to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure that consumer reporting agencies are providing fair and accurate information reporting in consumer reports, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7120) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7301) to prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 90) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations; and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-6729: COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fund Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6362: Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020
  • S 116-3685: Emergency Rental Assistance and Rental Market Stabilization Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6736: Protect Rural Renters Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6704: Coronavirus Housing Counseling Improvement Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6724: Public Health Emergency Shelter Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • HR 116-6859: Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAlaska Natives and HawaiiansAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationBankruptcyBuilding constructionCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCongressional oversightConsumer Financial Protection BureauDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy assistance for the poor and agedExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Reserve SystemFinancial services and investmentsForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGuamHealth promotion and preventive careHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLandlord and tenantLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingNeighborhood Reinvestment CorporationNorthern Mariana IslandsPublic housingPublic utilities and utility ratesPuerto RicoRural conditions and developmentSecuritiesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWages and earningsWorker safety and health