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HR6344119th CongressWALLET

CAT Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Introduced

Summary

Public disclosure of public housing agency contracts. This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make public housing agencies (PHAs) post detailed information about every contract on the PHA’s own website within one year of enactment.

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  • Residents and community members would get easier access to local procurement details, including the goods or services paid for and solicitation dates.
  • Vendors and contractors would have identifying contract details published, such as vendor name, bids or quotes, and the official who solicited the contract.
  • Public housing agencies would need to post five specific data elements for every contract on their websites within one year, increasing routine public transparency.

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Bill Overview

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Public housing contract details posted online

If enacted, within 1 year HUD would require every public housing agency to post contract details on its website. For each contract, they would list the goods or services, the vendor, the date solicited, the bids or quotes, and the official who solicited it. This could help residents and vendors see how PHA deals are made. The bill does not set a central website, funding, or penalties.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/18/2026

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