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HR 270

A resolution calling on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to increase investments toward subsidized housing preservation, rehabilitation, and developments, and to improve existing public housing authority compliance with all federal and state health, safety, and habitability laws and regulations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 8 co-sponsors

The resolution urges federal and state authorities to invest more in preserving and building affordable public housing and to strengthen oversight to ensure safety and habitability

referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Bill Summary · HR 270

Summary of House Resolution 270 (2025-2026, Michigan)

Purpose

HR 270 is a non-binding resolution urging action by federal and state housing authorities to prioritize and increase investments in subsidized housing preservation, rehabilitation, and development. It also calls for stronger oversight and compliance with health, safety, and habitability standards for public housing.

Key Provisions and Requests

  • Federal investment emphasis

    • Urges the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to:
    • Increase investments in the preservation, rehabilitation, and modernization of existing public housing.
    • Support the development of additional affordable public housing units.
    • Cites the need for a robust baseline investment nationwide (per related industry estimates) to preserve and modernize aging stock.

  • Oversight and accountability

    • Urges HUD to utilize its full oversight and enforcement authority to ensure local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) comply with federal health, safety, and habitability standards.

  • State actions by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

    • Encourages MSHDA to deploy all available resources to advance affordable subsidized housing in Michigan.
    • Urges use of all tools under state law and through federal partnerships to ensure PHA compliance with state landlord-tenant laws and regulations.

Who/What is Affected

  • Public housing residents
    • The resolution targets improvements to the living conditions (health, safety, habitability) of residents in federally assisted public housing.
  • Public Housing Agencies (PHAs)
    • PHAs are expected to be subject to tighter oversight and potential increased federal requirements and funding for preservation and modernization.
  • HUD and MSHDA
    • HUD is asked to increase investments and exercise enforcement authority.
    • MSHDA is asked to maximize state resources and leverage tools to ensure compliance and expand affordable housing.

Practical and Timeline Aspects

  • Nature of the measure
    • This is a concurrent/expressive resolution, not a bill that itself changes law. It communicates the Michigan House of Representatives’ policy position and requests to HUD and MSHDA.
  • Procedural status
    • Introduced on April 14, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
  • Potential impact if acted upon
    • While not mandating funding or regulatory changes, the resolution frames expectations for increased federal investment, enhanced oversight, and stronger state-level action to preserve and expand subsidized housing.
    • Could influence future legislative or administrative priorities and funding negotiations at both federal and state levels.

Context and Rationale (as stated in the resolution)

  • Housing affordability challenges in Michigan are significant, with a substantial share of renters paying more than 30% of income on housing costs.
  • Public housing is framed as a critical resource for vulnerable populations (low-income families, seniors, individuals with disabilities) and is linked to broader benefits in health, education, and economic mobility.
  • There is a national need for extensive investment to preserve and modernize aging public housing stock, balanced by strong oversight to ensure safety and habitability.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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