H.R.8489

HUD Payment Integrity and Accountability Act of 2026

Introduced·4/23/26

Requires HUD to conduct an improper payment assessment for tenant-based and project-based assistance.

The HUD Payment Integrity and Accountability Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to perform an improper payment assessment for tenant-based and project-based assistance. The Secretary must notify the Inspector General if there is a significant increase in payments or recipients. The Inspector General must conduct a comprehensive data draw, identify barriers to computer matching agreements, and audit programs with substantial increases in payments or recipients. The Inspector General must also submit a fraud risk assessment report to Congress.

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History

Apr 23

House

Introduced in House

Apr 23

House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.