HUD Transparency Act of 2025

This legislation requires the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to testify before Congress every year by October 1. The testimony must cover efforts to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; the office’s ability to conduct audits and investigations; ways to help HUD programs succeed; recommendations to improve efficiency and public accountability; whether HUD has enough resources; and any ongoing work. The Inspector General must appear before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The Library of Congress summary lists the same required topics.

For everyday people, this is about stronger oversight of HUD programs. It aims to improve transparency and make sure funds are used wisely, which can help housing programs work better over time. It focuses on reporting and accountability, not on creating new programs or changing eligibility rules.

• Who is affected: HUD’s Office of Inspector General; Congress; indirectly, HUD programs and the people who rely on them.
• What changes: Required annual testimony on fraud prevention, audit capacity, program improvements, accountability, resources, and ongoing activities.
• When: Every year, by October 1.