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Bills · HR 115
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 115Employment and training programsHousing and community development funding
No Free Rent for Freeloaders Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it seeks to add a significant financial consequence for the federal agency responsible for overseeing public housing. If this bill becomes law, HUD would have a strong monetary incentive to ensure that public housing agencies and, by extension, their tenants, comply with existing community service and self-sufficiency rules.
Voters might care because it addresses government accountability and the use of taxpayer funds. Supporters argue it ensures that federal housing subsidies are tied to compliance with program rules and promotes self-sufficiency. Critics might be concerned that reducing HUD's administrative budget could harm its ability to manage vital housing programs effectively, regardless of tenant compliance.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Inspector General of HUD must annually monitor the number of public housing tenants who are not meeting community service or self-sufficiency requirements.
This establishes a specific, annual oversight mechanism to track compliance failures within public housing.
PROVISION 02
The Inspector General must calculate the total amount of federal subsidies provided for housing units occupied by these non-compliant tenants.
This provision ties a specific dollar amount to the extent of non-compliance, forming the basis for the proposed penalty.
PROVISION 03
The calculated amount of federal subsidies for non-compliant tenants must be published annually in the Federal Register.
This ensures public transparency regarding the extent of non-compliance and the associated federal costs.
PROVISION 04
An amount equal to the published federal subsidies for non-compliant tenants from the previous year is automatically cut from HUD's Management and Administration budget.
This is the core enforcement mechanism, directly penalizing HUD's own operational funds for perceived enforcement failures.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill matters because it seeks to add a significant financial consequence for the federal agency responsible for overseeing public housing. If this bill becomes law, HUD would have a strong monetary incentive to ensure that public housing agencies and, by extension, their tenants, comply with existing community service and self-sufficiency rules.
Voters might care because it addresses government accountability and the use of taxpayer funds. Supporters argue it ensures that federal housing subsidies are tied to compliance with program rules and promotes self-sufficiency. Critics might be concerned that reducing HUD's administrative budget could harm its ability to manage vital housing programs effectively, regardless of tenant compliance.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Inspector General of HUD must annually monitor the number of public housing tenants who are not meeting community service or self-sufficiency requirements.
This establishes a specific, annual oversight mechanism to track compliance failures within public housing.
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The Inspector General must calculate the total amount of federal subsidies provided for housing units occupied by these non-compliant tenants.
This provision ties a specific dollar amount to the extent of non-compliance, forming the basis for the proposed penalty.
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The calculated amount of federal subsidies for non-compliant tenants must be published annually in the Federal Register.
This ensures public transparency regarding the extent of non-compliance and the associated federal costs.
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An amount equal to the published federal subsidies for non-compliant tenants from the previous year is automatically cut from HUD's Management and Administration budget.
This is the core enforcement mechanism, directly penalizing HUD's own operational funds for perceived enforcement failures.
An amount equal to the total federal subsidies provided for public housing dwelling units occupied by tenants non-compliant with community service requirements in the preceding fiscal year.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (specifically its Management and Administration account)
GLOSSARY
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
A U.S. government agency that supports community development and homeownership, and provides housing assistance to low-income Americans.
Inspector General
An independent oversight official within a government agency whose job is to audit programs, investigate fraud and abuse, and promote efficiency.
Public Housing Agency (PHA)
Local or regional government organizations that manage and operate housing programs for low-income residents, often receiving federal funding from HUD.
Public housing community service and self-sufficiency requirement
An existing federal law (Section 12(c) of the United States Housing Act of 1937) that generally requires non-elderly, non-disabled adult residents of public housing to perform 8 hours of community service or participate in self-sufficiency activities each month.
Federal subsidies
Financial assistance provided by the federal government, in this case, money given to support public housing programs and reduce housing costs for eligible tenants.
Rescission
The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress; it means taking back funds that were already allocated or appropriated.
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTS
JAN 3, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 3, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 3, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 3, 25
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
A specific budget category within HUD that funds the department's day-to-day operations, including salaries, office expenses, and general management functions.
Fiscal year
A 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting and accounting purposes. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
