House Financial Services Committee Holds Markup and Passes Rep. Pressley’s “Eviction Helpline Act”
Sep 21, 2026
By Kim Johnson, NLIHC Senior Policy Director
The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) held a markup on September 16, during which members voted to pass the “Eviction Helpline Act” (H.R.588) through Committee by a vote of 47-2, showing strong bipartisan support for the bill. Introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), the “Eviction Helpline Act” would create a helpline for HUD-assisted households facing a potential eviction, connecting them to counseling, resources, and other services to help them remain stably housed. NLIHC has endorsed and supports the legislation.
“Housing is a human right. It is health. It is dignity. It is stability and community. Every single person needs access to a quality home that they can actually afford,” said Rep. Pressley during the markup. “That’s why this eviction hotline is so important—so that these families know they are not fighting alone and can know their rights as tenants and get help even before an eviction is filed.”
In addition to the “Eviction Helpline Act,” HFSC members considered several other bills related to homeownership, banking, and consumer protections:
The “Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act” (H.R.7030) from Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Ritchie Torres (D-NY), which passed by a vote of 49-0, would revise the Federal Housing Administration’s eligibility standards for providing mortgage insurance for hospitals to include mental health care facilities.
HFSC Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) introduced H.R.10325, a bill to increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program from 10 percent of the previous year’s net income to 15 percent. The bill was not agreed to by a vote of 21-28.
HFSC Chair French Hill (R-AR) and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced the “Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act” (H.R.10184), which would significantly weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The bill proposes sweeping changes to the CFPB, including changing the funding structure of the CFPB so that it is funded through the annual appropriations process rather than direct transfers from the Federal Reserve, as it is currently funded. The bill would also expand the CFPB’s rulemaking requirements, including requiring external review from the Office of Management and Budget for new rules; redefine and significantly narrow the CFPB’s definition of “abusive acts or practices” and curb the CFPB’s ability to enforce consumer protections, including seeking civil monetary penalties for violations, among other changes. The bill passed Committee along a party-line vote, 28-21, with all Democrats opposing, citing concerns the bill would significantly weaken consumer protections and codify the Trump administration’s attempts to hamstring the CFPB.
In addition, Rep. Barr and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced the “Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act” (H.R.1653), a bill that would reform CFPB’s investigation procedures, placing a six-year limit after an alleged incident occurs for the CFPB to investigate. The bill would also require the CFPB to provide specific information on a complaint to the entity being charged with a violation, so that the entity could challenge a civil investigation in court. The bill passed Committee along mostly party lines, 29-20; Rep. Gonzalez was the only Democrat to vote in favor of the bill.
The bills that passed Committee may now be considered for a vote by the entire House; however, with the House out of session until November 9 and a long list of priorities to tackle before the end of the 119th congressional session on December 18, it is not clear whether these bills will receive consideration on the House floor before the end of the year.
Watch a recording of the HFSC markup, read the Committee’s Memorandum, and learn more about the bills under consideration.
Read Rep. Pressley’s press release on the “Eviction Helpline Act.”