H.R.3774 - HUD Accountability Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3774, the HUD Accountability Act of 2025, mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify annually before Congress. The testimony will cover the operations of the Department, the condition of public housing, the financial health of FHA mortgage insurance funds, oversight of grantees, progress on affordable housing and homelessness, and the Department's capacity to fulfill its mission. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability within HUD.
Expected Effects
The bill, if enacted, will require the Secretary of HUD to appear annually before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. This will likely lead to increased congressional oversight of HUD's activities. It could also result in more informed policy decisions related to housing and urban development.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in HUD operations.
- Enhanced congressional oversight of HUD.
- Improved accountability of the HUD Secretary.
- Potential for more informed policy decisions related to housing.
- Greater public awareness of HUD's activities and challenges.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for political grandstanding during hearings.
- Increased workload for the HUD Secretary and staff.
- Risk of focusing on short-term issues rather than long-term strategies.
- Possible delays in HUD initiatives due to increased scrutiny.
- The act itself does not solve any problems, it merely provides a venue for discussion of problems.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the principle of congressional oversight, which is implied in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, granting legislative powers to Congress. Requiring the Secretary of HUD to testify before Congress is a valid exercise of Congress's power to oversee the executive branch. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).