Housing Accountability Act of 2023

Senate Bill 581 - Housing Accountability Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 581 Housing 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.

2/16/2024, 3:28 PM

Congressional Summary of S 581

Housing Accountability Act of 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that a property owner receiving low-income housing assistance payments for an existing public housing unit must maintain decent, safe, and sanitary conditions for the housing structure.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must survey tenants of these structures semiannually to identify problems with the structures or with management. A structure must be referred to HUD for remediation if consistent or persistent problems are identified. HUD may impose penalties on an owner of a structure that violates this bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 581

Bill S 581 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill S 581 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 1, 2023. Bill S 581's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 581

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 581

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction

- Civil actions and liability

- Congressional oversight

- Housing and community development funding

- Housing industry and standards

- Low- and moderate-income housing

- Public contracts and procurement

- Public housing

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 581

Housing Accountability Act of 2023

A bill to provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.