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US HB7360

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Goldman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Permanently authorizes an emergency safety and security grant program under the United States Housing Act of 1937, allowing the HUD Secretary to award grants to public housing agencies for security and safety improvements

  • Authorizes $225,000,000 annually for the program, in addition to a set-aside from the Capital Fund determined by the Secretary

  • Caps individual grants at $250,000 per public housing agency per fiscal year, unless the agency is classified as "extra large" or manages more than 5,000 units

  • Permits grant funds for crime and drug-related safety items including security systems, cameras, fencing, lighting, emergency alarms, window bars, deadbolt locks, and doors

  • Allows funding for health and safety equipment addressing carbon monoxide detection, fire detection (smoke and heat detectors), and extreme temperature compliance including minimum heating requirements

Legislative Description

To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permanently authorize the emergency safety and security grant program, and for other purposes.

Housing and community development

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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