HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023

Senate Bill 553 - HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 553 HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 553

HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make changes to policies and procedures applicable to HUD multifamily housing programs, including Section 8 project-based rental assistance (PBRA).

The bill requires management and occupancy reviews conducted by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to include specified graded factors, including (1) responsiveness to local code violations; and (2) remediation of health, sanitation, and structural integrity issues.

Additionally, the bill establishes or changes requirements regarding

local code enforcement response,
HUD oversight of individual units that receive PBRA assistance,
tenant surveys issued by performance-based contract administrators, and
the disclosure of program contact information to tenants.

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Current Status of Bill S 553

Bill S 553 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2023. Bill S 553 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 28, 2023. Bill S 553's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of February 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 553

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 553

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 553

HUD Health and Safety Accountability Act of 2023

A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reform policies and issue guidance related to health and safety accountability, and for other purposes.