Respect State Housing Laws Act

House Bill

H.R. 1078

119th Congress

Respect State Housing Laws Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Frankel

Representative

Democratic

FL-22

Cosponsors

53

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Summary

This bill eliminates the federal requirement for a 30-day notice period before landlords can begin eviction proceedings against tenants in federally assisted or federally backed housing. This returns eviction procedures to state law control, potentially allowing faster evictions in states with shorter or no notice requirements.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill eliminates the federal requirement for a 30-day notice period before landlords can begin eviction proceedings against tenants in federally assisted or federally backed housing. This returns eviction procedures to state law control, potentially allowing faster evictions in states with shorter or no notice requirements.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Respect State Housing Laws Act This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Eliminates 30-day federal eviction notice requirement
Applies to federally assisted housing
Applies to federally backed housing
Returns eviction rules to state control
May speed up eviction timelines
Removes federal tenant protection

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would remove a federal floor on tenant protections in federally-assisted housing, allowing state eviction laws to control entirely. In states with weaker tenant protections, this could enable faster evictions with less notice. Proponents argue it respects federalism and helps landlords address problem tenants quickly. Critics contend it removes important protections for vulnerable tenants in subsidized housing who may need time to find alternative housing or address issues causing eviction.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Related Subjects

Landlord and tenant

Low- and moderate-income housing

Public housing

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1078, 119th Congress (2025). "Respect State Housing Laws Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1078