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HR 8340 United States House · 117th Congress

Educator Down Payment Assistance Act of 2022

Summary
Educator Down Payment Assistance Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Education to award grants for assisting certain elementary and secondary school educators with the purchase of a first home (e.g., by providing direct down payment costs). Entities eligible for the grants include local governments, state housing finance agencies, and local educational agencies.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides direct financial assistance to K-12 educators for home purchases, supporting teacher retention and welfare per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides down payment grants for educators to purchase homes, directly funding housing affordability for a specific group.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 12, 2022 Last action Jul 12, 2022
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Jul 12, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Jul 12, 2022
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Photo of Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
CA
14
Co
Photo of Jahana Hayes
Jahana Hayes
DDemocratic
CT
5