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H.R. 6859 116th Congress House

Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19

Official title: To authorize supplemental appropriations for public housing operations and tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 13, 2020 Introduced by: Nydia M. Velázquez Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHousing and community development fundingInfectious and parasitic diseases
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Landlord and tenantLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housing
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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May 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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 Latest action May 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19

This bill authorizes additional housing choice vouchers for low-income tenants and additional assistance for public housing agencies.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 6800 The Heroes Act
  • HR 7301 Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020
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Waters, Maxine
California · May 13, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6859: Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6859/
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"H.R. 6859: Public Housing and Section 8 Operational Response Act for COVID-19." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6859/.
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H.R. 6859, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6859/.
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