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Annual Public Housing Inspections Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-7700| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the Annual Public Housing Inspections Accountability Act , requires a joint study by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Comptroller General of the United States. The primary goal of this study is to enhance accountability for public housing conditions by ensuring timely and complete inspections. Within one year of the bill's enactment, HUD and the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress. This report will specifically identify the number of public housing inspections that remain incomplete within a one-year period. Furthermore, it will determine the optimal number of inspectors required to ensure that all mandated public housing inspections are completed annually, addressing potential staffing shortfalls.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4856: Revitalizing America’s Housing Act

Annual Public Housing Inspections Accountability Act

USA119th CongressHR-7700| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This legislative proposal, known as the Annual Public Housing Inspections Accountability Act , requires a joint study by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Comptroller General of the United States. The primary goal of this study is to enhance accountability for public housing conditions by ensuring timely and complete inspections. Within one year of the bill's enactment, HUD and the Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress. This report will specifically identify the number of public housing inspections that remain incomplete within a one-year period. Furthermore, it will determine the optimal number of inspectors required to ensure that all mandated public housing inspections are completed annually, addressing potential staffing shortfalls.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • February 25, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 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 119-4856: Revitalizing America’s Housing Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted