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DemocratBill · H.R. 5909· House(119-HR-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.

Rep. Green
Age: 79 years
Texas
Introduced
11/4/2025
Last activity
11/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by
Al Green
Cosponsors
None
Housing and Community Development
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a system for reporting condemned housing. Within six months of enactment, the Secretary must establish procedures so tenants can report if their federally assisted rental housing has been condemned by a city, county, State, or Federal agency. The bill also authorizes the Secretary to impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 on owners of such housing. The term "Federally assisted rental housing" covers various programs administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or the Secretary of Agriculture.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    The bill empowers tenants of federally assisted rental housing to report when their residences are condemned.

  • Does this make housing cost less?+3

    The bill establishes a system for tenants to report condemned housing, which can help ensure the safety and viability of affordable rental units.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill directs the Secretary of HUD to establish procedures for tenants to report condemned housing, increasing oversight of federal housing programs.

The opposite

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The bill authorizes civil penalties of up to $50,000 against owners of federally assisted rental housing if their properties are condemned.