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Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8877 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsor
Sylvia Garcia
Latest action
May 19, 2026

What it does

The bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a study on work requirements already implemented by certain public housing agencies participating in the Moving to Work demonstration program, focusing on their effects on homelessness, poverty, earnings, job outcomes, and agency capacity. The study must include both quantitative data and qualitative input from affected residents and their resident councils, with a report due to Congress within one year of enactment. The study will only proceed if HUD determines there are enough participating agencies to allow a rigorous evaluation and that the study will not harm low-income families receiving assistance. The bill…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 19, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 19, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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