Bills · HR 5034
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5034Housing and Community Development
Liberty City Rising Act
INTRO AUG 22· LAST ACTION AUG 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical issue of safety for vulnerable populations living in federally supported housing, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by crime. If passed, it could lead to tangible improvements in residents' daily lives, making their homes and neighborhoods feel safer and potentially reducing crime rates. This would change the current situation where general 'safe and habitable' standards might not adequately address the specific security challenges of high-crime areas.
Without this bill, housing agencies and owners of assisted properties might not be required to implement specific, enhanced security measures beyond basic habitability. It aims to ensure that federal funding and oversight are more directly focused on combating crime within these communities. Voters should care because it impacts the well-being of many Americans and demonstrates the government's role in ensuring safe living conditions for those receiving housing assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of HUD to define 'high-crime areas' based on violent crime data and establish additional safety and security standards for public housing and project-based assisted housing in these areas.
This provision creates a clear framework for identifying at-risk communities and mandating specific security improvements beyond general habitability requirements.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that public housing agencies and owners of project-based assisted housing in high-crime areas consider specific security measures like cameras, locks, and lighting, and establish an anonymous hotline for tenants to report crimes.
This ensures practical security improvements are implemented and provides residents with a safe way to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
PROVISION 03
Gives priority to public housing agencies for Capital Fund grants if they propose to use the money for safety and security measures in public housing projects located in high-crime areas.
This incentivizes and financially supports agencies in addressing security issues where they are most needed, directing resources to critical areas.
PROVISION 04
Requires public housing agencies to determine if dwellings in high-crime areas meet the new safety and security standards during regular housing quality inspections.
This integrates the new security standards into existing oversight processes, ensuring compliance is checked and enforced regularly.
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YRS IN OFFICE
15
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 22
Introduced in House
AUG 22
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5034
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 22, 2025
Last actionAug 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 22, 2025
House BillHR 5034Housing and Community Development
Liberty City Rising Act
INTRODUCED AUG 22, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 22, 2025
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READING
5 min
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