Michael Bennet (D-CO)
Eviction Crisis Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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
What this bill would do
This legislation, titled the Eviction Crisis Act of 2026, requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish and maintain a national evictions database. It authorizes grants for eviction diversion programs and landlord-tenant community courts to help tenants and landlords avoid costly court-ordered evictions. The bill establishes grant programs for collecting data on illegal evictions and sets up an advisory committee on eviction research. Additionally, it creates a competitive emergency assistance program to provide financial help and housing stabilization services to very low-income households experiencing short-term crises. Finally, the bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act regarding tenant screening reports and mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Very low-income households receive direct financial assistance and housing stabilization services to prevent evictions and homelessness during short-term crises.
- Scored +7
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill establishes an emergency assistance program to provide financial help and housing stabilization services to very low-income households, preventing evictions and homelessness.
- Scored +7
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
Emergency assistance grants and eviction diversion programs directly target the prevention of homelessness for vulnerable households experiencing short-term crises.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4 authorizes grants to support eviction diversion programs and community courts that offer social service representatives to assist tenants, helping individuals who have fallen behind become current on their obligations or transition to a new stable home without losing access to eligible benefits.
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Section 5 establishes a national evictions database to collect comprehensive data on court-ordered, administrative, and illegal evictions, which fosters a deeper understanding of the eviction crisis and how to prevent or mitigate its consequences.
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Section 8 establishes an emergency assistance program to award grants to government entities for providing financial assistance and housing stabilization services to very low-income households experiencing short-term crises, helping to prevent evictions and homelessness.
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Section 9 amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act under Section 604 to require consumer reporting agencies to provide consumers with a copy of any consumer report procured for evaluating tenancy in rental housing.
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Section 9 also amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act under Section 605 to prohibit the inclusion of eviction judgments and related suits in consumer reports if the eviction judgment is in favor of the tenant.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 4 requires grant recipients for eviction diversion programs and community courts to contribute an amount equal to or more than the grant amount obtained solely from non-Federal sources, which could impose a financial burden on state and local jurisdictions.
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 households on low incomes be better off under this? — Very low-income households receive direct financial assistance and housing stabilization services to prevent evictions and homelessness during short-term crises. Would children be better off under this? — Preventing evictions and housing instability directly benefits families with children by maintaining stable living environments. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Renters of color, who face a disproportionately high risk of eviction, will benefit from targeted data collection, civil rights protections, and diversion programs. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic renters facing housing instability will benefit from expanded access to legal support, language assistance, and emergency financial aid. Would business owners be better off under this? — Landlords benefit from eviction diversion programs and community courts that offer less costly alternatives to lengthy court-ordered evictions. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Grant requirements ensure language assistance and accessibility for individuals with limited English proficiency navigating housing disputes. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Programs funded by the legislation must ensure effective communication and accessible facilities for individuals with disabilities. Would women be better off under this? — The bill includes specific privacy protections and support for survivors of domestic violence and single mothers who are frequently impacted by housing instability.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill establishes an emergency assistance program to provide financial help and housing stabilization services to very low-income households, preventing evictions and homelessness. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Emergency assistance grants and eviction diversion programs directly target the prevention of homelessness for vulnerable households experiencing short-term crises. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing short-term financial assistance and housing stabilization services helps prevent low-income households from falling deeper into the cycle of poverty due to housing crises. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The legislation mandates accessibility standards and accommodations for individuals with disabilities in eviction diversion and community court programs. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — By collecting comprehensive eviction data and supporting diversion programs, the bill addresses the disproportionate impact of evictions on renters of color.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The establishment of a national evictions database and comprehensive reporting requirements increase public visibility into the eviction crisis and court outcomes. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill creates new federal grant programs and requires the establishment of a national evictions database administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require consumer reporting agencies to provide tenants with copies of their tenant screening reports and prohibits including eviction judgments in favor of the tenant.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana