Bill · H.R. 7107· House(119-HR-7107)
Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/15/2026
- Last activity
- 1/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026 directs the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to investigate the New York City Housing Authority. This investigation must look into the Authority's compliance with a 2019 agreement, the effectiveness of the current Monitor, and the physical condition of housing. It also requires an examination of potential waste, fraud, abuse, or violations of Federal law by employees or contractors. Following the investigation, the Inspector General must submit a report to specific House and Senate committees within 180 days. This report will include findings, potential actions for the Department to compel the Authority to fix deficiencies, and other recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill aims to improve the safety and sanitation of housing for the Authority's residents.
Does this make housing cost less?+6
The bill seeks to compel the Authority to remedy physical deficiencies to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The investigation targets compliance with federal laws meant to protect children from lead poisoning hazards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Housing Conditions: The investigation includes a survey of the physical conditions of housing, which aims to address issues like lead-based paint safety, heating, elevators, mold, and pests (Section 2, Section 3(a)(3)).
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Increased Oversight and Accountability: By reviewing the actions of the Monitor and examining potential waste, fraud, or abuse by employees and contractors, the bill seeks to provide more oversight over the Authority, the Department, the City, and the Monitor (Section 2, Section 3(a)(2), Section 3(a)(4)).
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Addressing Legal and Financial Misconduct: The investigation targets the identification of waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of Federal law, which could help resolve issues involving employee misconduct such as bribery (Section 2, Section 3(a)(4)).
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Compelling Necessary Repairs: The final report will include a summary of actions the Department may take to compel the Authority to remedy its deficiencies, which could lead to the required "decent, safe, and sanitary housing" (Section 3(b), Section 2(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For Urban Residents+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+4
- 1/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House