HR 1607
HEIR Act of 2025
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:41 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the HEIR Act of 2025, aims to make it easier for homeowners in disaster-stricken areas to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) recovery assistance. Specifically, it modifies regulations to allow for alternative forms of documentation, such as affidavits and letters from local organizations, to prove property ownership, particularly for ‘heir properties’ – homes passed down through family inheritance. The bill also ensures applicants are informed about and have access to the affidavit form in multiple languages and prohibits notarization requirements.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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