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HUD Transparency Act of 2025

12/3/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 225

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 225

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 225

Bill HR 225 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 2, 2025. Bill HR 225 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 7, 2025.  Bill HR 225's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of December 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 225

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
29
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
29
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 225

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 225

To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.
To require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes.

Comments

Trey Warren profile image

Trey Warren

434

9 months ago

This bill is unacceptable.

Maddie McLamb profile image

Maddie McLamb

450

3 months ago

This bill gonna mess with my housing, can't believe they passed it without transparency.

Damien McCall profile image

Damien McCall

476

9 months ago

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!