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Congress·Passed House·3 months ago

Annual Housing Department watchdog report to Congress on waste, fraud, and fixes

Also known as: HUD Transparency Act of 2025

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The bill would make the Housing Department’s watchdog speak to Congress every year about stopping waste and fraud.
  • The yearly update would explain how well audits and investigations are done and what needs to improve.
  • The watchdog would share ideas to make housing programs work better, cut red tape, and help families faster.
  • Congress would hear if the Housing Department has enough staff and money to do its job, which could affect wait times and repairs.
HousingConsumer ProtectionEconomy

Milestones

5 milestones15 actions
Dec 2, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Dec 1, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 1, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4944)

Dec 1, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4944)

Dec 1, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 225.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

HUD Transparency Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 225
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Cosponsors

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R: 12

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