FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on HUD Rental Assistance Reform

Original title: HUD'S ROLE IN RENTAL ASSISTANCE: AN OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW OF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS ON RENT REFORM

January 1, 2018

housing HUD rental assistance rent reform low-income housing employment incentives

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal review of potential policy changes to federal housing assistance programs that could alter eligibility, rent structures, and work requirements for low-income residents receiving HUD support.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Low-income families receiving HUD assistance

These families are the primary recipients of the rental assistance programs being reviewed for potential reform.

Public Housing Authorities

These agencies administer the programs and would be responsible for implementing any legislative changes to rent structures or work requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing on April 25, 2018, to review legislative proposals aimed at reforming Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs. The discussion focused on balancing taxpayer-funded housing support with incentives for and employment among low-income families.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 25, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The subcommittee reviewed legislative proposals regarding HUD rental assistance reform.
The stated goal of the reform proposals is to incentivize self-sufficiency and increase employment opportunities for low-income families in taxpayer-assisted housing.
Four witnesses provided testimony: Will Fischer, Richard C. Gentry, William O. Russell III, and Adrianne Todman.
The hearing record includes prepared statements from all four witnesses and a letter from the G7U Housing Organization.
Members were granted 5 legislative days to submit extraneous materials for the record.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The subcommittee met to review legislative proposals for reforming HUD programs to better encourage employment and .

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included representatives from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the San Diego Housing Commission, the Sarasota Housing Authority, and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Work Incentives

The hearing highlights a legislative shift toward tying federal housing assistance more explicitly to employment and self-sufficiency metrics.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Connected Entities

personWilliam O. Russell III“Witness, CEO of Sarasota Housing Authority”Map →

personRichard C. Gentry“Witness, CEO of San Diego Housing Commission”Map →

personSean Duffy“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance”Map →

personEmanuel Cleaver“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development“Federal agency overseeing rental assistance programs”Map →

personWill Fischer“Witness, Senior Policy Analyst at Center on Budget and Policy Priorities”Map →

personAdrianne Todman“Witness, CEO of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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