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US HB7701
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Lawler
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AI Summary
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Reduces public housing rent for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians to the higher of 15% of monthly adjusted income or 5% of monthly gross income, down from the standard 30% calculation
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Applies to families where one or more members work full-time as first responders for federal, state, local, or tribal governments
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Expands existing police officer housing provisions in the United States Housing Act of 1937 to include firefighters and EMTs
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Requires public housing agencies to verify full-time employment status during the resident's period of residence to qualify for the reduced rent rate
Legislative Description
Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act
Housing and community development
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2/25/2026