What does Preamble of PATH Act do?

This bill aims to increase workforce participation among recipients of Federal public housing assistance. The bill is formally titled 'To increase workforce participation by recipients of Federal public housing assistance, and for other purposes'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PATH Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Pathways to a Thriving Household Act.

What does ASSISTED HOUSING WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION. of PATH Act do?

This section amends Section 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to add minimum work requirements for individuals and families receiving public housing, tenant-based assistance, or project-based voucher assistance. Public housing agencies or owners may establish these requirements, specifying a maximum of 40 hours per week. Certain individuals are exempt from these requirements, including those under 18 or over 62, individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, primary caretakers of dependent children, and students. Acceptable work activities include unsubsidized employment, subsidized employment, job search assistance, vocational training, and community service. Agencies and owners must offer supportive services to assist individuals in obtaining employment and maintain uniform work requirements within a program. Policies must be made available to applicants, tenants, and resident organizations, and hardship exemptions are allowed. The requirements apply to public housing agencies not in receivership or designated as troubled performers, and to owners not in default of rental assistance contracts. Agencies or owners are responsible for verifying and enforcing work requirements, potentially terminating assistance for non-compliance.

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PATH Act

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Katie Britt (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish minimum work requirements for individuals and families receiving public housing or tenant-based assistance, allowing agencies to specify up to 40 hours per week of acceptable work activities.
The bill provides exemptions from work requirements for individuals under 18, over 62, with disabilities, pregnant women, primary caretakers of dependent children, and students.
Public housing agencies and owners are required to offer supportive services to assist participants in obtaining employment and may terminate assistance for non-compliance with work requirements.

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