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No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 113

Bill 118 hr 113, also known as the No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of individuals who are taking advantage of government assistance programs by not fulfilling their obligations to work or actively seek employment.

The bill aims to establish stricter requirements for individuals receiving housing assistance, such as Section 8 vouchers, to actively participate in work or job training programs in order to continue receiving benefits. It also includes provisions to prevent individuals from receiving housing assistance if they have a history of not meeting these requirements.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase accountability and oversight of housing assistance programs to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. This includes regular audits and reporting requirements for housing authorities and other entities responsible for administering these programs. Overall, the No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023 seeks to promote self-sufficiency and responsibility among individuals receiving housing assistance, while also ensuring that these programs are being managed in a responsible and transparent manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 113

No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on an annual basis, to

  • monitor the extent of noncompliance of public-housing tenants with certain community service and economic self-sufficiency requirements,
  • determine the aggregate amount provided in federal subsidies for all public-housing dwelling units that were occupied by noncompliant tenants, and
  • publish this amount in the Federal Register.

In each fiscal year, the amount as determined and published for the preceding fiscal year must be rescinded from funds made available for HUD's Management and Administration account.

Current Status of Bill HR 113

Bill HR 113 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 113 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 113's most recent activity was 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. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 113

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 113

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Employment and training programs
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Housing and community development funding
- National and community service
- Public housing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 113

No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023
No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2023
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.

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