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Public Housing: Safety and Security Grants

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Representative Goldman, would create a permanent program to give money to local public housing agencies for safety and security upgrades.
  • The funding would help protect residents from crime and drugs by paying for security cameras, better lighting, fencing, and stronger locks and doors.
  • It also addresses health hazards by providing money for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and systems to keep apartments at safe temperatures during extreme heat or cold.
  • Most housing agencies could receive up to $250,000 each year, while very large agencies with more than 5,000 units could receive even more funding.
  • The plan calls for $225 million in federal spending every year to ensure these safety improvements are available to low-income families across the country.

Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permanently authorize the emergency safety and security grant program, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 7360
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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