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H.R. 1640

HEIRS Act of 2025

Financial Services Committee · Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA)

1 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Financial Services, as amended, H. Rept. 119-793)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to states that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act—a law designed to protect people who inherit property without a will from being forced to sell—and to nonprofits and legal clinics that help these heirs navigate ownership documentation, estate settlement, and property retention. It aims to address a historical problem where inherited property without clear title can be sold against the heirs' wishes by covering costs like legal fees, title searches, and recording expenses.

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H.R. 1640 | HEIRS Act of 2025 | Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA) | Financial Services Committee 📅 1 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Financial Services, as amended, H. Rept. 119-793) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to states that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act—a law designed to protect people who inherit property without a will from being forced to sell—and to nonprofits and legal clinics that help these heirs navigate ownership documentation, estate settlement, and property retention. It aims to address a historical problem where inherited property without clear title can be sold against the heirs' wishes by covering costs like legal fees, title searches, and recording expenses. [AI-Generated]

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