To establish a penalty for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failure to enforce compliance with the public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirement under law, and for other purposes.

1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 115, also known as the "HUD Compliance Enforcement Act," aims to hold the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accountable for ensuring that public housing residents comply with community service and self-sufficiency requirements. The bill proposes establishing penalties for HUD if they fail to enforce these requirements as mandated by law.

The legislation seeks to address concerns about the effectiveness of public housing programs in promoting self-sufficiency and community engagement among residents. By imposing penalties on HUD for non-compliance, the bill aims to incentivize the department to take a more proactive approach in enforcing these requirements and ensuring that public housing residents are actively participating in community service activities and working towards self-sufficiency.

In addition to establishing penalties for HUD, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the enforcement of compliance with public housing requirements. This may include measures to increase transparency and accountability within HUD, as well as initiatives to support and empower public housing residents in their efforts to become self-sufficient members of their communities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 115 represents a bipartisan effort to strengthen the enforcement of public housing requirements and promote self-sufficiency among residents. By holding HUD accountable for ensuring compliance with these requirements, the legislation aims to improve the effectiveness of public housing programs and support the well-being of individuals and families living in public housing communities.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 115

Introduced on
2025-01-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 hr 115, also known as the "HUD Compliance Enforcement Act," aims to hold the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) accountable for ensuring that public housing residents comply with community service and self-sufficiency requirements. The bill proposes establishing penalties for HUD if they fail to enforce these requirements as mandated by law.

The legislation seeks to address concerns about the effectiveness of public housing programs in promoting self-sufficiency and community engagement among residents. By imposing penalties on HUD for non-compliance, the bill aims to incentivize the department to take a more proactive approach in enforcing these requirements and ensuring that public housing residents are actively participating in community service activities and working towards self-sufficiency.

In addition to establishing penalties for HUD, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the enforcement of compliance with public housing requirements. This may include measures to increase transparency and accountability within HUD, as well as initiatives to support and empower public housing residents in their efforts to become self-sufficient members of their communities. Overall, Bill 119 hr 115 represents a bipartisan effort to strengthen the enforcement of public housing requirements and promote self-sufficiency among residents. By holding HUD accountable for ensuring compliance with these requirements, the legislation aims to improve the effectiveness of public housing programs and support the well-being of individuals and families living in public housing communities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a penalty for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failure to enforce compliance with the public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirement under law, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/3/2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the c...