The PATH Act would allow public housing agencies and private landlords receiving federal housing assistance funds to impose work requirements on tenants, with a maximum of 40 hours per week. The requirements would apply to working-age adults without disabilities, though exemptions exist for people under 18, over 62, pregnant women, primary caregivers of young children, students, and those with disabilities or serious medical conditions. Qualifying work activities include unsubsidized employment, job training, vocational education, community service, and job search assistance, and agencies must provide supportive services to help tenants comply. Housing providers would be required to maintain uniform policies across their programs, notify tenants at least three months before implementation, and allow for hardship exemptions for those actively trying to work but unable to find employment. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2027, affecting millions of Americans receiving federal housing assistance through public housing, vouchers, and project-based rental assistance programs.
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