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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5909

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.

Federal Housing: Reporting Condemned Buildings

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Financial Services for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no further hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.

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Key Points

  • This bill would create a new system for people living in government-funded housing. If a city or state declares their building unsafe to live in, tenants could report the problem directly to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • Landlords who receive federal money but let their buildings become condemned could be fined up to $50,000. This is designed to make sure owners keep their rental properties in good condition and follow safety laws.
  • The new rules would cover many different programs, including Section 8, public housing, and special housing for veterans and the elderly. It aims to protect some of the most vulnerable renters from living in dangerous conditions.

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Milestones

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Nov 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Nov 4, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 5909
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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