H.R. 225: HUD Transparency Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-07 |
| Sponsor | Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] |
| Policy area | Housing and Community Development |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-02 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-07):
HUD Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually testify before Congress.
Specifically, the office must testify regarding
- efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse;
- ability to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and reviews;
- actions to identify opportunities for HUD programs to progress and succeed;
- recommendations to improve overall efficiency and public accountability;
- the extent to which HUD has resources sufficient to carry out its statutory mission; and
- ongoing activities regarding any such additional work.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tom Emmer | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| John W. Rose | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Dan Crenshaw | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Harriet M. Hageman | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Barry Loudermilk | R GA 2025-03-25 |
| Ann Wagner | R MO 2025-03-25 |
| Roger Williams | R TX 2025-03-31 |
| Tim Moore | R NC 2025-04-30 |
| Bill Huizenga | R MI 2025-06-09 |
| Pete Sessions | R TX 2025-06-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 225 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 225?
H.R. 225 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: HUD Transparency Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 225 are available on congress.gov.
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