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Helping More Families Save Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 4385 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
9
Latest action
Jul 14, 2025

What it does

The Helping More Families Save Act would establish a pilot program to expand the family self-sufficiency escrow initiative by allowing up to 25 eligible entities to create interest-bearing escrow accounts for up to 5,000 families receiving federal housing assistance, with deposits tied to rent increases from earned income growth. The program would allow families to withdraw funds under specific conditions, such as after leaving welfare assistance or for approved self-sufficiency goals, while protecting their eligibility for other benefits and prohibiting rent increases or assistance termination based on participation. The bill includes requirements for geographic and entity diversity,…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 14, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jul 14, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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