hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Nullifies a HUD-DHS memo of understanding.
Rep. Rivas (D-CA), introduced Feb 4, 2026.
Referred to House Financial Services Committee.
This bill cancels a specific agreement (signed March 24, 2025) between the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Homeland Security. The MOU likely allowed information sharing about tenants in HUD-assisted housing for immigration enforcement. Rep. Rivas is a Democrat from California. Being in committee means it hasn't had a floor vote yet.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.
The bill only nullifies one specific MOU from March 2025. It doesn't affect other data-sharing agreements or laws. If you live in HUD-assisted housing, you might be less likely to have your information used for immigration purposes under that particular deal. However, other federal data-sharing could still occur.
Supporters Say
Supporters say it protects immigrant families in public housing from fear of deportation.
Critics Say
Critics argue it could hinder federal cooperation on enforcing immigration laws.
Supporters, often from immigrant-rights groups, claim the MOU created a chilling effect where families avoided housing assistance. Critics, typically from law-and-order advocates, contend that information sharing is necessary to find and remove unauthorized immigrants.