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Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act

USA119th CongressHR-7701| 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 bill aims to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide rent reductions for certain public servants living in public housing. Specifically, it expands existing provisions for police officers to include firefighters and emergency medical technicians , recognizing their vital roles in communities. The legislation introduces a new method for calculating rental payments for families where one or more members are a police officer, firefighter, or EMT. These families would pay as rent the highest of either 15 percent of their monthly adjusted income or 5 percent of their monthly income , rounded to the nearest dollar. This change is intended to enhance affordability and support for these essential first responders by lowering their housing costs in public housing units.
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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

Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act

USA119th CongressHR-7701| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2026
This bill aims to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide rent reductions for certain public servants living in public housing. Specifically, it expands existing provisions for police officers to include firefighters and emergency medical technicians , recognizing their vital roles in communities. The legislation introduces a new method for calculating rental payments for families where one or more members are a police officer, firefighter, or EMT. These families would pay as rent the highest of either 15 percent of their monthly adjusted income or 5 percent of their monthly income , rounded to the nearest dollar. This change is intended to enhance affordability and support for these essential first responders by lowering their housing costs in public housing units.
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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