That is why Rep. Adriano Espaillat plans to introduce the "Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act," which would, if enacted, offer the right of first refusal to low-income tenants, require landlords to produce a community impact study on development effects to low-income renters and nearby small businesses, and would offer relocation assistance.
Introduce the Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act to give low-income tenants a right of first refusal, require community impact studies for development, and provide relocation assistance.
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The official House issue page says Rep. Adriano Espaillat "plans to introduce" the "Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act," which would offer a right of first refusal, require community impact studies, and provide relocation assistance.
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat plans to introduce the "Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act," which would, if enacted, offer the right of first refusal to low-income tenants, require landlords to produce a community impact study on development effects to low-income renters and nearby small businesses, and would offer relocation assistance.
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Espaillat, Watson Coleman, Booker Introduce the Governor’s Right to Inspect Act of 2026 June 12, 2026
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That is why Rep. Adriano Espaillat plans to introduce the "Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act," which would, if enacted, offer the right of first refusal to low-income tenants, require landlords to produce a community impact study on development effects to low-income renters and nearby small businesses, and would offer relocation assistance.
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Bills and resolutions introduced Government: prohibit certain use of administrative subpoenas with respect to customer communications and records (see H.R. 8966), H3722 [21MY] Grandassa Models: honor and celebrate cultural, historical, and social impact in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during height of civil rights era and beyond (see H. Res. 1154), H2825 [6AP] Immigration: authorize Governors to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities located within State and establish reporting mechanism to Congress on conditions (see H.R. 9271), H4110 [11JN] Medicare: establish demonstration program for international coverage (see H.R. 9054), H3739 [29MY]
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Espaillat, Watson Coleman, Booker Introduce the Governor’s Right to Inspect Act of 2026 June 12, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced the Governor’s Right to Inspect Act during the 119th Congress.
Assessments
The verified commitment is a promise that Espaillat plans to introduce the Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act. The only verified passages repeat that the bill is planned and describe what it would do if enacted; they do not verify that the bill was introduced, enacted, or otherwise materially advanced, and there is no verified deadline that has expired. Because delivery of the exact introduction promise is not proven by verified evidence, but the record also does not provide verified evidence sufficient to close it as permanently failed, the outcome is unresolved.
The promise was specifically to introduce a federal bill called the Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act. The strongest available official evidence cuts against fulfillment: Espaillat's own House housing page, published February 13, 2026, still says he 'plans to introduce' the bill rather than stating that he introduced it or that it advanced. I found no primary-source indication from his official congressional materials that this bill was actually filed or materially advanced in Congress. Because the promised action was introduction itself, and the record still describes it as prospective, this is best scored as not delivered rather than partial. There is also no clear evidence of a serious but unsuccessful introduction attempt that would justify an effort badge.
The promise was to introduce a specific federal bill, the Stop Gentrification in Low-Income Neighborhoods Act, with tenant right-of-first-refusal, community impact study, and relocation-assistance provisions. Available evidence still describes the bill as something Rep. Espaillat "plans to introduce," and a search did not find an introduced bill by that title. Because the promised introduction itself has not been shown to have occurred, the promise is not fulfilled. There is no evidence here of a serious legislative or executive attempt on this specific promised Act, so the effort badge is not warranted.