H.R. 3774In committeeHousing
HUD Secretary would face mandatory annual testimony under HR 3774
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 3774 would legally require the HUD Secretary to testify before Congress once a year on housing programs and department operations.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 3774 would make it a legal requirement for the HUD Secretary to appear before Congress once a year, replacing what is currently an optional practice. The Secretary would be required to report on specific topics including public housing conditions, FHA mortgage insurance finances, affordable housing progress, homelessness, fraud prevention, and departmental resources.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects the HUD Secretary and congressional oversight. Indirectly, it could affect renters in public housing, recipients of housing assistance, and homeowners with FHA-backed mortgages.
Why does it matter?
Regular mandatory hearings would increase congressional scrutiny of HUD programs and how they are managed. This added oversight could affect how housing assistance and mortgage programs are administered for people who rely on them.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
HUD Accountability Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- June 5, 2025
- Latest action:
- June 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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