HR-6314 : Still Just a Bill


Emergency Rental Assistance Act of 2020

This bill authorizes additional grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, for states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to provide expanded housing support to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in response to needs arising from the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public-health emergency.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2020-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Housing and Community Development
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  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Unemployment
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