Delia Ramirez (D-IL)
Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.
A Democratic resolution with 27 Democratic cosponsors · See all 27 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution, introduced by Mrs. Ramirez and several colleagues, addresses the impact of the Trump administration's proposal regarding mixed-status families and housing. The text argues that stable housing is a fundamental human right and essential for family well-being. It specifically opposes a proposed rule that would prohibit families with mixed immigration status from receiving prorated benefits or living together in federal housing programs. The resolution seeks to protect families from forced separation, eviction, or homelessness. Finally, it calls for increased funding for housing programs and asks for the withdrawal of the specific rule in question.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The resolution opposes rules that would evict and separate mixed-status immigrant families.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution seeks to protect nearly 37,000 children from losing their housing assistance due to proposed rule changes.
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution calls for increased investments in housing programs to address the housing crisis.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Family Unity: The resolution affirms that families with mixed immigration status should be able to live together in public and Section s 8 housing without the threat of eviction or forced separation (Resolution Section 2).
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Increased Housing Affordability: The resolution calls for the Trump administration to work with Congress to make significant new investments in Federal housing programs to address the housing crisis (Resolution Section 3).
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Direct Support for Housing Needs: There is a call for Congress to increase funding for Housing Choice Vouchers and Housing First initiatives to help address the housing crisis (Resolution Section 8).
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Oversight and Accountability: The resolution calls on the Government Accountability Office to conduct oversight and issue a report on how the administration's proposal affects family separation, homelessness, and housing affordability (Resolution Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Housing Assistance: The text states that the Trump administration's proposed rule could cause nearly 80,000 families to lose their housing assistance (Whereas clauses).
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Impact on Children: The proposed rule change could affect nearly 37,000 children (Whereas clauses).
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Increased Homelessness: The resolution claims that the proposed rule would increase homelessness and make it harder for communities to address the housing crisis (Whereas clauses).
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Security Risks for Citizens: The rule change would subject HUD residents who are United States citizens to running their personal information through a system at the Department of Homeland Security, which could jeopardize their housing security (Whereas clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The resolution opposes rules that would evict and separate mixed-status immigrant families. Would children be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to protect nearly 37,000 children from losing their housing assistance due to proposed rule changes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution calls for increased investments in housing programs to address the housing crisis. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution defends the rights of mixed-status families which frequently include Hispanic populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution calls for increased funding for Housing Choice Vouchers and Housing First initiatives. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The resolution opposes a rule that would increase homelessness by forcing family separations and evictions. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution seeks to prevent the loss of housing assistance for nearly 80,000 families. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution opposes policies that scapegoat people of color for the housing crisis. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The resolution supports the housing security and stability of mixed-status immigrant families.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution calls for the Government Accountability Office to conduct oversight and issue a report on the impact of the proposed rule.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution calls for significant new investments in Federal housing programs to address the housing crisis.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 26 Cosponsors added.
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Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
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Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
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Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
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Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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