What does IMPROVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF FAMILIES IN HUD-SUBSIDIZED of Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to conduct a study on work requirements implemented by certain public housing agencies. The study will consider short-, medium-, and long-term benefits and challenges of work requirements on agencies and program participants. The study's scope includes examining the effects of work requirements on homelessness rates, poverty rates, asset building, earnings growth, job attainment and retention, and administrative capacity. The study must include both quantitative and qualitative evidence, including interviews with program participants and resident councils. HUD must submit an initial findings report to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the House Committee on Financial Services within one year of the Act's enactment. The study applies only if HUD determines there are enough participating agencies for rigorous evaluation and that the study won't negatively impact low-income families.

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Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act

Q: What does Preamble of Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a study. The study will focus on the implementation of work requirements by public housing agencies.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act.

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Sylvia Garcia (D-TX)

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This bill mandates a study by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the implementation of work requirements in public housing agencies.
The HUD study will evaluate the effects of work requirements on homelessness, poverty, asset building, and employment outcomes for program participants.
HUD must report initial findings to Congress within one year of enactment, contingent on sufficient agency participation and a determination that the study won't harm low-income families.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6644(Passed Both Chambers)Official page

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