Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · United States · House Dec 17, 2025

HR 6771: Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025

The Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025 is a comprehensive federal bill that provides substantial new funding to address the housing affordability crisis. It directly affects low- and moderate-income households, seniors, people with disabilities, and rural communities through expanded access to affordable housing. Key mechanisms include $10 billion for public housing repairs and construction, $15 billion for housing vouchers, $1.8 billion for rural rental housing, and new requirements for housing accessibility and energy efficiency. The bill also establishes a Community Restoration and Revitalization Fund to support community-led housing initiatives and creates new downpayment assistance programs for first-generation homebuyers. Overall, it represents a major federal investment in creating and preserving affordable housing across multiple housing program categories.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $10B public housing, $15B vouchers, $1.8B rural housing to expand affordable access for low-income, seniors, rural communities per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Tenant Rights Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Oct 21, 2025

HR 5798: HOME Reform Act of 2025

The HOME Reform Act of 2025 updates the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to improve affordable housing access. It redefines eligibility by requiring household income to not exceed 100% of the area median family income (replacing vague "low-income" terms), expands infrastructure funding for nonentitlement areas to support housing-related utilities, and adds new definitions for "infill housing projects" (e.g., projects on previously disturbed land within developed areas). Key provisions include exceptions for military members and heirs of deceased homeowners to maintain affordability, streamlined environmental reviews for certain projects, and removal of a 24-month deadline for unused funds. The bill directly affects low-income families, housing developers, and local jurisdictions administering HOME funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly updates HOME program to improve affordable housing access, redefines income eligibility, expands infrastructure funding, and supports infill housing projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 3768: ABODE Act

S 3768 (ABODE Act) creates a HUD grant program for developers to build or rehabilitate affordable homes for households earning no more than 50% of area median income. Grants require projects to reduce development costs while meeting specific energy efficiency, resiliency, and accessibility standards - particularly for people with disabilities. Priority is given to projects in areas with severe housing shortages or using universal design. HUD must report to Congress within two years on funded projects, home pricing, and cost savings from the efficiency measures.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency standards for HUD-funded housing projects, directly advancing energy conservation and sustainable building practices.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency and resiliency standards for affordable housing, directly advancing environmental protection and resource conservation.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates HUD grants for affordable housing development targeting low-income households (<=50% AMI) and prioritizes areas with severe housing shortages, directly advancing affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Affordable Housing Building Codes Housing Finance Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 19, 2025

S 2915: SPUR Housing Act

S 2915, the SPUR Housing Act, establishes a new $50 million annual grant program (2026-2030) to support emerging developers of affordable housing. The bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award competitive grants to nonprofit housing organizations and community development financial institutions (CDFIs), which must use funds to provide emerging developers - defined as those with limited experience, capital, or focus on distressed communities - with financing (like predevelopment loans), capacity-building training, and technical assistance. Key provisions require grantees to help developers secure capital, manage budgets, navigate tax credits, and build partnerships with institutions of higher education. The program prioritizes support for developers targeting affordable housing projects in distressed communities and high-opportunity areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M annual grant program for affordable housing, directly increasing state funding for essential housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes $50M annual grants for affordable housing developers in distressed communities, directly advancing housing access through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 943: PRICE Act

The PRICE Act establishes a federal grant program to improve affordable manufactured housing communities, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents living in these communities. Eligible recipients - including resident-owned cooperatives, local governments, community development organizations, and tribal entities - can apply for competitive grants to fund infrastructure upgrades, housing repairs, weatherization, accessibility improvements, and resident services like eviction prevention. Grants prioritize projects that preserve long-term affordability and enhance safety and living conditions, with funds authorized through annual appropriations and a set-aside for tribal communities. The program aims to support sustainable community development while maintaining housing affordability standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates federal grants for affordable manufactured housing communities, funding infrastructure repairs, weatherization, and eviction prevention - directly advancing affordable housing and tenant protections for low/moderate-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 28, 2025

S 3067: Innovation Fund Act

S 3067, the Innovation Fund Act, establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help eligible cities, counties, and tribes increase local housing supply. The program provides annual grants (ranging from $250,000 to $10 million) to entities that have demonstrated improved housing supply growth, with priority given to innovative zoning reforms and initiatives that expand "attainable housing" (housing serving households at 60-120% of area median income). Grants can fund activities like revising parking requirements, eliminating restrictive zoning, streamlining permitting, and creating mixed-income developments. The bill authorizes $200 million annually (adjusted for inflation) for fiscal years 2027-2031 and explicitly states it does not override local zoning laws or affect existing housing program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates annual grants ($250k-$10M) through HUD to fund housing supply initiatives, directly increasing government spending on public services per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds HUD grants to increase housing supply via zoning reforms and attainable housing (60-120% AMI), directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Zoning

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2747: Healthy Affordable Housing Act

HR 2747, the Healthy Affordable Housing Act, creates a HUD grant and loan program to fund affordable housing developments in neighborhoods lacking such housing. It requires new or preserved affordable units to be located within one mile of at least two specific community amenities, such as health centers, grocery stores accepting food assistance, childcare providers, pharmacies, or public transit. The program authorizes $100 million annually (2025-2029) for eligible entities like local governments, tribes, or housing organizations, with preference given to projects near multiple required amenities. HUD must also conduct 10-year resident surveys to evaluate benefits of proximity to these amenities and report findings to Congress.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $100M annually for HUD housing grants, directly funding public housing programs under government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires housing near health centers, improving access to healthcare services as a mandated amenity.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $100M annually for affordable housing developments requiring proximity to community amenities like health centers and transit, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires housing units to be within one mile of public transit, directly promoting access to transportation infrastructure as a qualifying amenity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance Public Transit

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1769: Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

This bill nullifies specific Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules and notices related to "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," including the 2015 final rule, 2021 interim rule, and 2023 proposed rule, as well as a 2015 notice about housing disparity assessments. It prohibits federal funding for a geospatial database tracking racial disparities in housing access or community housing inequities. The bill requires HUD to consult with state, local, and public housing agency officials to develop recommendations for fair housing implementation, mandating consensus-based reporting and public comment periods. This directly affects local governments, state housing officials, and public housing agencies by limiting federal oversight of local zoning decisions and housing policy enforcement.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingNullifies HUD fair housing rules and defunds disparity tracking, weakening federal oversight of housing equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Zoning

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1231: START Housing Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes the Recovery Housing Program through 2031, extending its current funding period and changing how states receive funds. It directs the Secretary to prioritize states with the highest need based on four specific data points: unemployment rates (2019-2023), low labor force participation, drug overdose deaths, and unsheltered homelessness counts. States must use these funds to supplement, not replace, existing housing funding and consult with local housing groups before implementing programs. The bill also allows 2% of funds for technical assistance and best practices sharing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReauthorizes housing funding through 2031, prioritizes high-need states using homelessness/unemployment metrics, requires supplemental use of funds to address housing needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House Feb 1, 2025

HR 891: Pro-Housing Act of 2025

HR 891, the Pro-Housing Act of 2025, provides federal grants and low-cost loans to states, cities, and tribes to develop and implement local housing plans. It requires recipients to address housing supply, affordability, and accessibility for all income levels while avoiding displacement of current residents, with priority given to plans that improve transit-accessible housing near job centers. The bill allocates $200 million annually for 2026-2031, mandates 20% of funds for rural or exurban areas, and includes a pilot program to transfer unused federal property for affordable housing development. It also requires annual reports on progress and a 5-year study to evaluate the program's impact on housing supply and affordability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200M annually (2026-2031) for housing programs via federal grants/loans, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $200M annually for housing plans requiring affordability, accessibility, and avoiding displacement, directly advancing housing goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill prioritizes transit-accessible housing near job centers, directly promoting public transit use and sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning Tags Rural Communities

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