HR 5700 United States House · 119th Congress

Break Free From Domestic Violence Act

This bill amends the Violence Against Women Act to prohibit housing programs from charging fees when tenants or applicants leave early due to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. It directly affects victims of these crimes who live in housing assisted under covered programs. The key provision requires housing providers to allow voluntary early lease termination without any penalty or fee for these specific reasons. This change removes a financial barrier for victims seeking to safely leave unsafe housing situations.
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Introduced Oct 6, 2025 Last action Oct 6, 2025
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