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US HB7701

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to families where one or more members work full-time as first responders for federal, state, local, or tribal governments

  • Expands existing police officer housing provisions in the United States Housing Act of 1937 to include firefighters and EMTs

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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