Hearing on Preventing Unlawful Evictions During Federal Emergencies
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
The hearing explores legislative and regulatory options to protect tenants from illegal displacement during declared federal emergencies, which directly impacts housing security for residents in disaster-prone or crisis-affected regions.
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Tenants in federal emergency areas
These individuals are the primary subjects of the proposed policy remedies regarding eviction protections.
Landlords and property owners
Any new federal regulations regarding eviction procedures would change the legal requirements for property management during emergencies.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 14, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subject of the hearing was identifying potential remedies for unlawful evictions in areas under federal emergency declarations.
- Witnesses included representatives from the NAACP, Memphis Area Legal Services, The Heritage Foundation, and the University of Memphis.
- The subcommittee reviewed evidence regarding families being forced from homes without formal eviction notices in Houston, Texas.
- The subcommittee reviewed data regarding the growth of homelessness in 2020.
- The hearing was held during the first session of the 117th Congress.
Why It Matters
The hearing explores legislative and regulatory options to protect tenants from illegal displacement during declared federal emergencies, which directly impacts housing security for residents in disaster-prone or crisis-affected regions.
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Focus on Emergency Eviction Protections
The hearing highlights a specific legislative interest in closing gaps in eviction protections that become apparent during federal emergencies.
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Analysis Score
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