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DemocratBill · S. 5580· Senate(119-S-5580)

Public Housing Fire Safety Act

Rep. Smith
Age: 68 years
Minnesota
Introduced
9/29/2026
Last activity
9/29/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsored by
Tina Smith
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Housing and Community Development
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Public Housing Fire Safety Act. It requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to report on whether automatic sprinkler systems are present during public housing inspections. Within three years, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress on these sprinkler systems and give recommendations to improve fire safety. The bill also establishes a competitive grant program for public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in certain public housing projects. Finally, it authorizes $25,000,000 to be appropriated to the Capital Fund for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to carry out this grant program.

Yes· 3 of 15

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The legislation directly targets public housing residents, who predominantly comprise low-income households, by funding crucial safety upgrades.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    The bill mandates that the Secretary report on the presence or absence of automatic sprinkler systems during public housing inspections and submit findings to Congress.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4

    Automatic sprinkler systems are critical for protecting residents with mobility or physical disabilities who may struggle to evacuate during a fire.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill authorizes $25,000,000 to be appropriated to the Capital Fund for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2036.