# 119-s-5455: Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026

119-s-5455, Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-02).

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- As of: 2026-10-02
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5455
- Congress: 119
- Title: Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-22
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Housing and Community Development
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-02

## Summary

**Protect children under age 6 from lead in federally assisted housing.** This bill would require fast lead risk checks, a strict 30-day hazard control deadline when hazards are found, emergency relocation without penalties for affected families, and funding to implement the rules. - Families with children under 6: Families could relocate on an emergency basis without placement on waitlists, penalties, or a lapse in assistance to a unit built in 1978 or later or to covered housing with no lead hazards. - Housing owners and managers: Owners of covered housing would need to complete initial risk assessments quickly. For tenant-based rental assistance assessments must occur within 15 days after a tenancy approval or lease renewal request and for public or project-based housing within 15 days after a physical inspection. If hazards are found, owners must control them and achieve clearance within 30 days and must provide accessible notice to residents. - Federal programs and administration: The definition of covered housing is expanded to include mortgage-insured housing, tenant-based rental assistance under section 8(o), and project-based assistance. The Secretary would issue required regulations within 1 year. *Authorizes appropriations as necessary for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these changes.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Emergency rehousing for families with kids: benefit, medium. This bill would let a family with a child under 6 relocate immediately if lead hazards were found and not fixed on time. The family would not be put on waitlists, charged penalties, or lose housing assistance. Relocation would have to be to a unit built in 1978 or later or to covered housing with n…
- Funding to run lead-safety program: benefit, medium. This bill would authorize "such sums as may be necessary" for each fiscal year 2027 through 2031 to carry out these lead-safety changes. The text does not set dollar amounts. If enacted, actual funding would come from later annual appropriations and would support rulemaking, testing, hazard control…
- Lead checks and 30-day fixes: mixed, medium. This bill would require HUD to issue lead-risk rules within one year. For voucher units, owners would need an initial risk assessment within 15 days after tenancy approval or a lease renewal. For public and project-based assisted units, the test would be within 15 days after a physical inspection.…
- Which homes are covered for lead: mixed, medium. This bill would define which homes count as "covered housing" for children under age 6. It would include target housing tied to a mortgage-insurance or housing-assistance application. It would also cover units that receive more than $5,000 in project-based federal assistance. The bill would add ten…

## Related bills

- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-579: Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-5455 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5455)

## Related
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-579: Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-579)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5455 (as of 2026-10-02).