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Housing Inspections Accountability Act

Introduced: July 21, 2022 Introduced by: Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jul 27, 2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Jul 27, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in House
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Housing Inspections Accountability Act

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to jointly report on failed property inspections of housing projects that receive rental assistance through programs administered by HUD or USDA. HUD and USDA must also make information about failed housing inspections available through a public database.

What's happening now July 27, 2022

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8476: Housing Inspections Accountability Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8476/
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"H.R. 8476: Housing Inspections Accountability Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8476/.
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H.R. 8476, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-8476/.
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