Summary of HR 7700: Public Housing Inspection Study Act
Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on public housing inspections. Specifically, the study would examine:
- The process and requirements for conducting inspections of public housing units.
- The number of inspectors needed to ensure that all public housing inspections are completed annually.
The goal is to gather information that can help improve the oversight and maintenance of public housing properties across the country.
Key Provisions
The main provisions of HR 7700 include:
HUD Secretary Study: Directs the HUD Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study on public housing inspections, including:
- Current inspection requirements and procedures
- The number of inspectors employed by HUD and local public housing authorities
- The number of inspectors needed to complete all required annual inspections
Comptroller General Review: Requires the Comptroller General to review the HUD Secretary's study and provide an independent assessment of the findings.
Reporting Requirement: Mandates that the HUD Secretary submit a report to Congress within 1 year of the bill's enactment, detailing the study's findings and recommendations.
Affected Parties
This bill would primarily impact:
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Local public housing authorities that manage and maintain public housing properties
- Residents of public housing communities across the United States
Procedural and Timeline Details
- The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 25, 2026.
- It has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for further consideration.
- If enacted, the HUD Secretary would have 1 year to complete the required study and submit a report to Congress.
