# 119-hr-3133: HAVEN Act

119-hr-3133, HAVEN Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3133
- Congress: 119
- Title: HAVEN Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Housing and Community Development
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Would cut tenants' required rent contribution from 30% to 20% of adjusted income** and pair that affordability change with a major expansion of Housing Choice Vouchers, new anti-discrimination protections, and other HUD program updates.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-10-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Assisted renters pay 20% of income: benefit, high. If enacted, households with federal rental help would pay 20% of monthly adjusted income for rent, not 30%. This would apply across major federal rental programs. HUD would try to avoid reducing the number of people served. Public housing agencies would track rent income they forgo because of the c…
- More housing vouchers in 2026-2029: benefit, high. If enacted, HUD would allocate 500,000 new Housing Choice Vouchers in FY 2026. It would add 500,000 more in 2027, 2028, and 2029. The bill would fund the vouchers, yearly renewals, and admin fees. Selection rules would favor families with the greatest need, like homelessness, overcrowding, or evict…
- Section 8 becomes entitlement in 5 years: benefit, high. If enacted, starting five years after the bill becomes law, any family who qualifies for a Section 8 voucher would be entitled to it. Families would keep help as long as they stay eligible. The bill would fund assistance and admin fees as needed.
- Ban bias by lawful income source: benefit, medium. If enacted, landlords could not refuse housing because you use a lawful income source, like a voucher or benefits. The bill would add this protection to the Fair Housing Act. This could make it easier to rent with vouchers or other legal income.
- Ongoing funding authority for housing programs: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would let Congress fund several major housing programs every year starting in 2026. It would authorize "such sums as may be necessary" each year. This could keep key housing programs stable over time.
- Help finding housing and applying: benefit, low. HUD would set up a Housing Navigation Grant program within one year. About $20 million a year would support PHAs and nonprofits to help voucher families search and work with landlords. The bill would also make clear that public housing applicants can receive technical help.
- Voucher limits set by ZIP code: mixed, medium. Starting in fiscal year 2026, voucher payment limits would be based on ZIP-code rents. Some ZIP codes could get higher limits. Other ZIP codes could get lower limits. The impact would depend on local rent levels.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-2045: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-3133 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3133)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-2045: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2045)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3133 (as of 2026-04-21).