No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-01-30T05:23:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 115 No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/30/2025, 5:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 115

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 115

No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 115

Bill HR 115 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 115 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 115'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 3, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 115

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 115

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.