House Hearing Examines Failures of Little Rock Housing Authority, Housing Bills Stall in Congress

Little Rock, AR – A field hearing held by the House Financial Services Committee on Friday, March 13, 2026, focused on the failures of the Little Rock Housing Authority (LRHA) and their impact on residents. Simultaneously, discussions continue in Congress regarding dueling housing reform bills, with key lawmakers expressing optimism for a resolution despite “distinct differences” between the House and Senate versions.

Congressional Hearing in Little Rock

The hearing, titled “Broken Promises: Failures of the Little Rock Housing Authority and the Impact on Residents,” was led by Rep. French Hill (AR-02), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Reps. Mike Flood (NE-01), Troy Downing (MT-02), and Tim Moore (NC-14) also attended the hearing, which took place at the Central Arkansas Library System Library Square .

The committee aimed to examine the issues plaguing the LRHA and understand the consequences for those relying on public housing. Details of specific failures discussed at the hearing were not immediately available, but the event signals increased federal scrutiny of the authority’s operations .

Housing Reform Bills Face Hurdles

As the hearing unfolded in Little Rock, Rep. Hill addressed the status of broader housing reform legislation. He stated that the House and Senate must resolve “distinct differences” between their respective bills, but remains hopeful that a consensus can be reached .

The House version of the bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, authored by Rep. Hill, previously garnered bipartisan support. However, changes made in the Senate and President Donald Trump’s insistence on voter ID legislation have created obstacles to its passage .

A key point of contention lies in the Senate’s addition of a provision prohibiting institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, a change Rep. Hill and other House members seek to modify .

Further Information

Further inquiries regarding the hearing can be directed to Dan Schneider, Communications Director for the Financial Services Committee, or Travis Evans, Communications Director for Rep. Hill .