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6/10/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9072

H.R. 9072, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 29, 2026, aims to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to adjust the eligibility criteria for eligible youths seeking tenant-based rental assistance, along with addressing other related matters.

Current Status of Bill HR 9072

Bill HR 9072 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2026. Bill HR 9072 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2026.  Bill HR 9072's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of May 29, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9072

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9072

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9072

To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.

Comments

Hadassah Pennington profile image

Hadassah Pennington

1,021

19 days ago

This bill is just ridiculous! Who do they think they are to mess with my housing assistance? It's like they don't even care about us regular folks trying to make ends meet. I can't believe this is happening. This is going to make things so much harder for me and my family. I can't even imagine the long term effects of this mess.

Edith Thornton profile image

Edith Thornton

906

11 days ago

I just read about this new bill for foster youth, and I have to say, I'm not too sure about it. It seems like it could have some unintended consequences for me and others in similar situations. I wonder if there are any alternative solutions that could be considered instead.