What is the current status of HR 7701?

HR 7701 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7701?

HR 7701 was sponsored by Michael Lawler (R), Rep.

Lower Rent for First Responders

IntroducedFebruary 25, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Housing and Community Development

Why This Matters

This bill aims to make housing more affordable for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians by lowering their rent in public housing. It recognizes the important work these first responders do and seeks to support them financially.

If you are a first responder living in public housing, your rent could be lower.

Who this affects

Police officers · Firefighters · Emergency medical technicians

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would reduce rent for police officers living in public housing.
2It would also lower rent for firefighters in public housing.
3Emergency medical technicians would see their rent reduced as well.
4The bill aims to support first responders by making housing more affordable.
5It changes the rules of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

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Lower Rent for First Responders

IntroducedFebruary 25, 2026

Introduced8 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Introduced in House

Housing and Community Development

Why This Matters

If you are a first responder living in public housing, your rent could be lower.

Who this affects

Police officers · Firefighters · Emergency medical technicians

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would reduce rent for police officers living in public housing.
2It would also lower rent for firefighters in public housing.
3Emergency medical technicians would see their rent reduced as well.
4The bill aims to support first responders by making housing more affordable.
5It changes the rules of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

Read full document

Last changed 5 months ago · checked hourly