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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7107

Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026

Congress would require HUD watchdog to investigate NYCHA conditions and report findings within 180 days

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Directs the Housing Department’s Inspector General to investigate New York City’s public housing authority and report back to Congress.
  • The review must cover whether NYCHA is following its 2019 agreement to fix problems like lead paint risks, mold, pests, heat, and elevators.
  • The Inspector General must also review what the outside monitor has done, including any gaps in oversight.
  • Requires a survey of current apartment conditions and a look for waste, fraud, abuse, or other violations by NYCHA workers or contractors.
  • A report is due to Congress within 180 days after the bill becomes law, including possible actions HUD could take and recommendations.
HousingConsumer ProtectionCriminal Justice

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(6)
Housing Assistance
Neutral
Chronic Illness
Neutral
Pregnant
Neutral
Child Tax Credit
Neutral
Renter
Neutral
Federal Employee
Neutral

State Impacts

New YorkNY
Mixed

The bill is focused on the New York City Housing Authority. New York public housing residents—especially in NYC—could see more federal scrutiny and pressure to fix lead, mold, heat, elevator, and pest problems. The bill itself does not provide repair funding; its main impact is oversight and a required report that could lead to later enforcement or funding decisions.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 15, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7107
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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