1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Rural Housing Act of 2020 . 2. HUD report on actions to address landlords (a) In general Not later than the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit a report to the Congress identifying any legislative and regulatory actions and changes needed to hold accountable and punish owners of housing that is assisted under the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) ) who violate the requirements of such program or operate in bad faith with respect to such requirements. Such report shall include recommendations regarding the circumstances under which such assistance should be recovered from such owners. (b) Consultation In conducting any analysis for, and preparing, the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of Agriculture, State and local governments, advocates for tenants’ right, and public housing agencies. 3. Rural Housing Relief Pilot Program Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 14 ) is amended by inserting after section 538 ( 42 U.S.C. 1490p–2 ) the following new section: 539. Rural Housing Relief Pilot Program (a) Affordable housing grants The Secretary may make grants under this section to eligible entities described in subsection (b) that primarily serve rural areas for purposes described in subsection (c). (b) Eligible entities The Secretary may make grants under this subsection only to— (1) State or local governmental agencies or entities; (2) Indian tribes