HR 1087
Deposit act
Deposit Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Delivering Essential Protection, Opportunity, and Security for Tenants Act (DEPOSIT Act), aims to make it easier for low-income families to afford housing by providing assistance with security deposits and moving costs. It expands access to these funds for families participating in programs like Section 8 vouchers and allows more jurisdictions to offer this support, regardless of participation in those programs. The bill also directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to study potential alternatives to traditional security deposits and their impact on renters.
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Primary sponsor
Barbara Lee
Cosponsors
Earl Blumenauer
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