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Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-7108| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to improve accountability for public housing agencies that are under the supervision of a receiver or federal monitor. It mandates that these covered public housing agencies annually inform the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development about the ongoing status of their appointed receiver or monitor, including the appointment date, projected termination, and the identity of the individual or entity. Furthermore, the bill establishes a mechanism for robust oversight by requiring the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct detailed analyses upon request from specific Congressional committees. These analyses must assess the agency's compliance with HUD agreements, review actions taken by the receiver or monitor, and evaluate the physical conditions and health and safety compliance of the housing provided. The Inspector General is also tasked with examining allegations of waste, fraud, or abuse and providing recommendations to enhance compliance and oversight.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-7108| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This legislation seeks to improve accountability for public housing agencies that are under the supervision of a receiver or federal monitor. It mandates that these covered public housing agencies annually inform the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development about the ongoing status of their appointed receiver or monitor, including the appointment date, projected termination, and the identity of the individual or entity. Furthermore, the bill establishes a mechanism for robust oversight by requiring the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct detailed analyses upon request from specific Congressional committees. These analyses must assess the agency's compliance with HUD agreements, review actions taken by the receiver or monitor, and evaluate the physical conditions and health and safety compliance of the housing provided. The Inspector General is also tasked with examining allegations of waste, fraud, or abuse and providing recommendations to enhance compliance and oversight.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted