To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to the Congress with respect exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by the Federal Housing Administration for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7755

119th Congress

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to the Congress with respect exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by the Federal Housing Administration for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

R - MI

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study and report on eliminating down payment requirements for FHA mortgages specifically for first-time homebuyers who work as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) or teachers. Currently, FHA loans require a minimum 3.5% down payment, which can be a significant barrier for these public servants trying to buy their first home.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to the Congress with respect exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by the Federal Housing Administration for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers, and for other purposes.

This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study and report on eliminating down payment requirements for FHA mortgages specifically for first-time homebuyers who work as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) or teachers.

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This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study and report on eliminating down payment requirements for FHA mortgages specifically for first-time homebuyers who work as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) or teachers. Currently, FHA loans require a minimum 3.5% down payment, which can be a significant barrier for these public servants trying to buy their first home.

Bill Number: 7755
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Title: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to the Congress with respect exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by the Federal Housing Administration for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7755
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study and report on eliminating down payment requirements for FHA mortgages specifically for first-time homebuyers who work as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) or teachers. Currently, FHA loans require a minimum

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study and report on eliminating down payment requirements for FHA mortgages specifically for first-time homebuyers who work as first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) or teachers. Currently, FHA loans require a minimum 3.5% down payment, which can be a significant barrier for these public servants trying to buy their first home.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Targets assistance specifically at teachers and first responders—professions often cited as underpaid relative to their importance to communities
Addresses the down payment barrier, which is often the biggest obstacle preventing renters from becoming homeowners, even when they can afford monthly mortgage payments
Currently only requires a study and report to Congress, not immediate policy changes—actual implementation of zero-down-payment FHA loans for these workers would require additional legislation
Would build on existing FHA programs that already help Americans with lower credit scores or limited savings access homeownership
Could help address workforce retention issues in teaching and public safety by making homeownership more accessible in the communities these professionals serve

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted and followed by implementing legislation, this bill could directly benefit thousands of teachers, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who are first-time homebuyers by eliminating the need to save for a down payment—potentially $7,000-$14,000 on a median-priced home. The measure could particularly help younger workers in these professions build wealth through homeownership earlier in their careers, though critics may raise concerns about financial risk to both borrowers and the FHA insurance fund.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7755, 119th Congress (2026). "To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to the Congress with respect exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by the Federal Housing Administration for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7755

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