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HR 1940 115th Congress House

Right to Rent Act of 2017

Official title: To allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters.

Introduced: April 5, 2017 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 5, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Right to Rent Act of 2017

This bill temporarily allows an eligible mortgagor who is subject to foreclosure proceedings to remain in the foreclosed home as a renter for up to five years, subject to specified requirements. The bill applies to a mortgage originated prior to 2009 on a single-family home that: (1) has been used as a primary residence for at least two years, and (2) had a purchase price that is less than the median purchase price for residences in the area.

The bill specifies notice requirements and establishes a formula for determining fair-market rent.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall: (1) monitor compliance with the bill, (2) provide assistance to eligible mortgagors in exercising their rights under the bill, and (3) conduct outreach activities.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 25, 2017
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Carson, André
Indiana · Apr 5, 2017
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 5, 2017
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Apr 5, 2017
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Green, Al
Texas · Apr 5, 2017
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 5, 2017
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 5, 2017
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Apr 5, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1940: Right to Rent Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1940/
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"H.R. 1940: Right to Rent Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1940/.
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H.R. 1940, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1940/.
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