To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to reduce rent in public housing for police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians.

# HR 7701 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** HR 7701 would allow police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to pay reduced rent if they live in public housing. Currently, public housing rent is typically set at 30% of a resident's income. This bill would amend federal housing law to create a rent reduction program specifically for these emergency responders. **Who It Affects:** The bill would directly benefit police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who live in public housing units.

Indirectly, it could affect public housing authorities that manage these properties and would need to implement the reduced rent structure. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 7701 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY), and no further action has been taken.