HUD Transparency Act of 2025

2/5/2025, 8:10 PM

HUD Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually testify before Congress.

Specifically, the office must testify regarding

  • efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse;
  • ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews;
  • actions to identify opportunities for HUD programs to progress and succeed;
  • recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability;
  • the extent to which HUD has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and 
  • ongoing activities regarding any such additional work.
Bill 119 HR 225, also known as the "Inspector General Testimony Act," aims to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify before Congress on an annual basis. The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability within the department by ensuring that the Inspector General provides regular updates and reports to Congress.

The bill does not specify the exact format or timing of the testimony, but it does emphasize the importance of the Inspector General's role in overseeing HUD and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. By requiring the Inspector General to testify before Congress, lawmakers will have the opportunity to ask questions, address concerns, and receive updates on the department's activities and performance.

In addition to the annual testimony requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 HR 225 aims to strengthen oversight and accountability within HUD by ensuring that the Inspector General regularly reports to Congress on the department's operations and activities.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 225

Introduced on
2025-01-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/7/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

HUD Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually testify before Congress.

Specifically, the office must testify regarding

  • efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse;
  • ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews;
  • actions to identify opportunities for HUD programs to progress and succeed;
  • recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability;
  • the extent to which HUD has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and 
  • ongoing activities regarding any such additional work.
Bill 119 HR 225, also known as the "Inspector General Testimony Act," aims to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify before Congress on an annual basis. The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability within the department by ensuring that the Inspector General provides regular updates and reports to Congress.

The bill does not specify the exact format or timing of the testimony, but it does emphasize the importance of the Inspector General's role in overseeing HUD and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. By requiring the Inspector General to testify before Congress, lawmakers will have the opportunity to ask questions, address concerns, and receive updates on the department's activities and performance.

In addition to the annual testimony requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details are not provided in the summary. Overall, Bill 119 HR 225 aims to strengthen oversight and accountability within HUD by ensuring that the Inspector General regularly reports to Congress on the department's operations and activities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development

Comments

APPROVED
Trey Warren
@lima_bean_ardbeg_clementine36920
This bill is unacceptable.

APPROVED
Damien McCall
@green_peppercorn_lentils_kale88851
I'm all for this new housing bill! It's gonna make things so much clearer when it comes to housing policies. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/6/2025

HUD Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually testify before Congress.

Specifically, the office must testify regard...


Latest Action1/7/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.