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Rent Reduction in Public Housing for Police, Firefighters, and EMTs

This bill aims to significantly lower rent costs in public housing for full-time police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. It provides financial relief to those serving in essential public safety roles by capping their housing expenses.
Key points
Rent for eligible first responders will be capped at the higher of 15% of adjusted monthly income or 5% of total monthly income.
The benefit applies to full-time employees of police departments, fire departments, and emergency medical services.
The goal is to improve housing affordability and safety for public servants living in public housing units.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7701
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Process start date: 2026-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7701.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rent for eligible first responders will be capped at the higher of 15% of adjusted monthly income or 5% of total monthly income.
  • The benefit applies to full-time employees of police departments, fire departments, and emergency medical services.
  • The goal is to improve housing affordability and safety for public servants living in public housing units.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-14.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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