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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5796: BUILD Act

The BUILD Act creates a federal grant program to support economic development in low-income communities through partnerships with qualifying colleges and universities. It provides planning grants (up to $100,000 annually for 2 years) to help institutions develop community revitalization plans, followed by implementation grants ($25-50 million over 5 years) for approved projects. Eligible projects include renovating community-accessible facilities (like housing, cultural centers, or health clinics), launching business incubators, creating local apprenticeships, and building public broadband networks. To qualify, institutions must be located in areas where median income is at least 25% below state or national averages, excluding high-research universities and military academies.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly lists housing renovations as eligible for implementation grants ($25-50M) to support low-income community development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Tags Economic Development Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Dec 15, 2025

HR 6728: Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025

HR 6728, the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2025, provides $125 million annually (2026-2029) to fund state grants that connect vulnerable seniors to legal services through healthcare settings. It directly affects seniors facing legal issues impacting health (like housing or elder abuse) by establishing medical-legal partnerships in clinics, hospitals, and community health centers. Key provisions include funding for legal hotlines, partnerships between healthcare providers and lawyers, and requiring states to report on referral success rates and issue resolution times. The bill aims to address social determinants of health by embedding legal support within existing health services for seniors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $125M annually for state grants to fund legal services for seniors, increasing public service funding under government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates medical-legal partnerships in healthcare settings to address legal issues impacting health (e.g., housing, elder abuse), supporting healthcare delivery by removing barriers.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides legal services for seniors facing housing issues, directly addressing housing stability and tenant protection through medical-legal partnerships.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 893: Working Families Housing Tax Credit Act

The Working Families Housing Tax Credit Act creates a new tax credit to encourage the development of housing for working families, specifically targeting teachers, firefighters, police officers, veterans, and other hard-working Americans. It provides tax credits equal to 50% of the qualified basis for new buildings or 60% for rehabilitated buildings, with requirements that 40% or more of units be rent-restricted for households earning up to 180% of area median income. The credit period lasts 15 years, and buildings must maintain working families housing for at least 15 years after the credit period through a binding "extended working families housing commitment." The bill also authorizes $100 million in grants and loans for infrastructure projects in rural and exurban areas supporting qualified housing developments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for affordable housing development targeting low/middle-income households, providing tax relief via 50-60% credit rates for developers.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credits for affordable housing development targeting low-income households with 40% rent-restricted units, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTargets housing for working families (teachers, firefighters, etc.) with rent restrictions for households earning up to 180% AMI, supporting affordable housing access for low-to-moderate wage workers.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veterans as a qualifying group for housing tax credits, providing direct housing benefits through rent-restricted units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance Veteran Housing Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2957: STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025

The STRONG Support for Children Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to help communities prevent and mitigate childhood trauma through data analysis and trauma-informed care coordination. It authorizes up to $47.5 million in funding to support up to 5 eligible entities (like state or local health departments) to identify geographic areas with high rates of adverse childhood experiences and connect children and families with services including mental health support, housing assistance, substance use treatment, and economic resources. The bill requires grantees to use culturally specific, gender-responsive approaches and prohibits using data for individual case decisions or requiring participation in services. The program will be evaluated over 7 years to assess its impact on reducing childhood trauma and improving outcomes like housing stability, school readiness, and reduced foster system involvement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes $47.5M for trauma-informed care coordination including mental health support, directly funding mental health services to connect children with healthcare resources.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds housing assistance as part of trauma support services, aligning with funding indicators for housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Mental Health Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6125: Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2025

The Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2025 modifies mortgage insurance premiums for first-time homebuyers who complete approved financial literacy counseling programs. It requires that such counseling be completed before signing a mortgage application or sales agreement. The bill reduces the mortgage insurance premium by 25 basis points (0.25%) below the standard rate established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. This change directly affects first-time homebuyers who participate in qualifying housing counseling programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces mortgage insurance premiums for first-time homebuyers, lowering homeownership costs and directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2748: First Time Homeowner Savings Plan Act

HR 2748 increases the penalty-free withdrawal limit for first-time homebuyers from retirement accounts from $10,000 to $25,000 under IRS rules. This directly affects first-time homebuyers who need to access retirement savings without early withdrawal penalties. The bill also adds an inflation adjustment mechanism, automatically raising the $25,000 limit each year after 2026 based on the cost-of-living index. The changes apply to withdrawals made after December 31, 2025, for tax years ending after that date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax-free withdrawal limit for first-time homebuyers, providing tax relief for middle-income individuals accessing retirement savings.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases access to retirement funds for first-time homebuyers, reducing down payment barriers and advancing affordable housing access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1638: CROWN Act of 2025

HR 1638, the CROWN Act of 2025, prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyle that is commonly associated with race or national origin, particularly affecting Black individuals who wear natural or protective styles like braids, locs, cornrows, twists, or Afros. The bill explicitly expands protections under existing federal civil rights laws (including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act) to cover hair-based discrimination in federally funded programs, housing, public accommodations, employment, and equal rights. It requires schools, employers, and other entities receiving federal funds to eliminate grooming policies that disproportionately target these hairstyles. The law clarifies that such discrimination violates federal law and provides enforcement through existing civil rights mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits hair-based discrimination in federally funded programs, including K-12 schools, protecting students' educational access and promoting inclusive learning environments per civil rights laws.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands Fair Housing Act protections to prohibit hair-based discrimination in housing, directly preventing housing discrimination per bill's explicit linkage to Fair Housing Act.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits hair-based discrimination in workplaces, protecting Black workers' rights under civil rights laws as explicitly stated in the bill's summary.95% confidence

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2026

HR 4646: Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

This bill extends existing whistleblower protections to workers on all contracts funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It applies Section 4712 of U.S. law - which prohibits retaliation against employees reporting fraud or waste - to every HUD contract, subcontract, grant, or personal services agreement, regardless of when the contract was signed. This means employees working on HUD-funded projects can now seek legal protection if they face retaliation for raising concerns about misconduct. The law directly affects HUD contractors and their employees by ensuring they have the same legal safeguards as other federal contract workers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends whistleblower protections to HUD-funded housing projects, preventing fraud/waste in housing programs and strengthening program integrity.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends whistleblower protections to HUD-funded workers, strengthening worker rights against retaliation for reporting fraud.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3987: No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill amends federal law to block Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from going to local governments that qualify as "sanctuary jurisdictions." A sanctuary jurisdiction is defined as a city or county that restricts sharing immigration status information with federal authorities or refuses to comply with certain immigration detainer requests. The law requires grant recipients to certify they are not sanctuary jurisdictions during the grant period. This directly affects cities and counties with policies limiting cooperation on immigration enforcement, potentially withholding federal funds for housing, infrastructure, and community programs. The exception for jurisdictions not sharing information when victims or witnesses of crimes come forward is included.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds CDBG grants to sanctuary cities, restricting federal budget allocation for community development programs.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingDefunds CDBGs - used for affordable housing programs - by blocking grants to sanctuary cities, directly restricting housing funding access.90% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBlocks CDBG funding for jurisdictions restricting federal immigration cooperation, directly opposing sanctuary policies that limit enforcement cooperation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Border Security Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5152: BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to issue photo identification cards meeting REAL ID standards to U.S. citizen prisoners being released from federal custody within 180 days of enactment. The card is valid for 18 months and must be accepted by states for state ID purposes (through negotiated agreements) and by federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, food assistance, and housing programs. It directly affects federal prisoners upon release, states (through required negotiations), and federal agencies that provide services requiring ID. The law mandates annual reports to Congress on state agreement progress but does not change existing prerelease planning procedures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides ID for released federal prisoners to access essential services (housing, healthcare, etc.), reducing reentry barriers and promoting rehabilitation, a key aspect of criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables Medicaid/Medicare access for released prisoners by requiring BOP-issued ID accepted by healthcare programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates ID accepted by housing programs, removing access barrier for released prisoners to housing assistance programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Medicaid Medicare

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