Press ReleaseBipartisan2026-07-06

Lawler Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Voucher Funds to Families in Need

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This press release from Representative Michael Lawler (R-NY) was published on 2026-07-06 and titled "Lawler Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Voucher Funds to Families in Need".

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Lawler Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Voucher Funds to Families in Need

Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Housing Voucher Reallocation Act , requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reallocate unused voucher funding to public housing agencies that have fully utilized their available resources, helping ensure continued rental assistance for eligible families and maximizing the impact of existing federal housing dollars. This legislation would require HUD to recapture unobligated tenant-based assistance funds from PHAs at the end of each fiscal year and redistribute them to PHAs that have exhausted their available voucher funding. By redirecting unused dollars to communities with a strong need, the bill would maximize the effectiveness of existing federal housing assistance without increasing overall spending. “Families waiting for housing assistance shouldn’t be left behind while funding sits unused elsewhere. This legislation ensures we’re making the most of every taxpayer dollar by redirecting unused voucher funding to public housing agencies that can put it to work right away, helping more eligible families access safe, stable, and affordable housing,” said Congressman Lawler. The full bill text can be found HERE. Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs. ###

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Lawler Introduces Bill to Redirect Unused Housing Voucher Funds to Families in Need Washington, D.C. – 7/6/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Housing Voucher Reallocation Act , requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reallocate unused voucher funding to public housing agencies that have fully utilized their available resources, helping ensure continued rental assistance for eligible families and maximizing the impact of existing federal housing dollars. This legislation would require HUD to recapture unobligated tenant-based assistance funds from PHAs at the end of each fiscal year and redistribute them to PHAs that have exhausted their available voucher funding. By redirecting unused dollars to communities with a strong need, the bill would maximize the effectiveness of existing federal housing assistance without increasing overall spending. “Families waiting for housing assistance shouldn’t be left behind while funding sits unused elsewhere. This legislation ensures we’re making the most of every taxpayer dollar by redirecting unused voucher funding to public housing agencies that can put it to work right away, helping more eligible families access safe, stable, and affordable housing,” said Congressman Lawler. The full bill text can be found HERE. Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs. ###