HR247 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tuggle

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Public housing, urging Congress to pass H.R. 3700, Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

Summary

An Alabama House resolution urging Congress and the President to pass H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016, to modernize and deregulate Public Housing and Section 8 programs.

What This Bill Does

This resolution expresses support for H.R. 3700 and urges federal action to pass it. It notes that the bill would provide regulatory relief and deregulation for Public Housing and Section 8 programs, aiming to reduce burdens in a context of reduced funding while preserving oversight and residents' rights. If enacted, these reforms would help housing authorities focus on maintaining quality affordable housing and safe communities.

Who It Affects

• Public housing residents and Section 8 voucher participants would be affected by potential regulatory relief and deregulation intended to improve living conditions and protect residents' rights.
• Public housing authorities and housing agencies would be affected by the proposed deregulation and regulatory relief, which aims to reduce regulatory burdens while maintaining necessary oversight.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Urges the U.S. Congress and the President to support and pass H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.
• Provision 2: Describes H.R. 3700 as providing regulatory relief and deregulation for Public Housing and Section 8 programs, with balanced oversight to protect residents and allow housing authorities to focus on quality affordable housing and safe communities, especially amid reduced funding.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative