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119-hr-7107119th CongressWALLET

Accountability for NYCHA Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

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Summary

A federal Inspector General investigation into NYCHA's compliance with the 2019 agreement would require a focused probe of living conditions, oversight by the Monitor, and any waste or violations of law. The inquiry targets whether NYCHA met its duty to provide safe, sanitary housing and to follow federal lead-safety rules.

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  • Residents: The IG would survey physical conditions across NYCHA housing and assess progress on fixing deficiencies that affect quality of life for more than 520,000 residents in over 177,000 apartments. This aims to spotlight issues like lead, heating, elevators, mold, and pests.
  • NYCHA employees and contractors: The IG would examine waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of federal law by staff or contractors. The bill notes recent federal bribery charges that involved 70 NYCHA employees.
  • Monitor, HUD, and the City: The IG would review the Monitor's actions and identify any gaps in oversight, including the context of a sought Monitor extension for 2024 through 2029. The report must summarize actions HUD could take to compel compliance.
  • Congress and oversight committees: The IG would have to deliver a written report to the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs within 180 days after enactment with findings and recommendations.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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HUD Inspector General probe of NYCHA

If enacted, the bill would require the HUD Inspector General to investigate the New York City Housing Authority. The review would check NYCHA's compliance with the January 31, 2019 agreement and list deficiencies and progress. The IG would review the Monitor's actions and any gaps in oversight. The IG would survey building conditions and examine waste, fraud, abuse, or violations by NYCHA staff or contractors. The IG would send a report to the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The report would be due within 180 days of enactment and would include recommended steps HUD could use to compel fixes. The bill would not itself give money or change housing benefits, but residents could benefit if HUD acts on the recommendations.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

NY • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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