Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act

House Bill

H.R. 7701

119th Congress

Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 25, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

R - NY

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would give police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians reduced rent if they live in public housing. By lowering housing costs for first responders, the legislation aims to make it more affordable for these essential workers to live in the communities they serve. The bill modifies the 1937 housing law that governs how rent is calculated in federally-supported public housing.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced2/25/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act

This bill would give police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians reduced rent if they live in public housing. By lowering housing costs for first responders, the legislation aims to make it more affordable for these essential workers to li

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This bill would give police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians reduced rent if they live in public housing. By lowering housing costs for first responders, the legislation aims to make it more affordable for these essential workers to live in the communities they serve. The bill modifies the 1937 housing law that governs how rent is calculated in federally-supported public housing.

Bill Number: 7701
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Title: Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act
Bill Number: 7701
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 2/25/2026
Summary: This bill would give police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians reduced rent if they live in public housing. By lowering housing costs for first responders, the legislation aims to make it more affordable for these essential workers to live in the communities they serve. The bi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would give police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians reduced rent if they live in public housing. By lowering housing costs for first responders, the legislation aims to make it more affordable for these essential workers to live in the communities they serve. The bill modifies the 1937 housing law that governs how rent is calculated in federally-supported public housing.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs would pay lower rent than other residents if they live in public housing units
Targets affordability challenges that prevent first responders from living in high-cost urban areas where they work
Would change federal rent calculation rules specifically for these three professions in public housing
Could incentivize first responders to reside within the communities they serve, potentially improving response times and community relationships

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who qualify for or currently live in public housing by reducing their monthly rent burden. The legislation could make it financially feasible for more first responders to live in expensive urban areas where housing costs often force them to commute from distant suburbs. Public housing residents and applicants in other professions would not receive this rent reduction, raising potential questions about equitable treatment among low-income residents.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7701, 119th Congress (2026). "Public Housing Rent Reduction for First Responders Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7701

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