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Housing across the country

Every housing bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
124
last 12 weeks
Active states
9
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
65 bills
Stance split
109 for 15 against
National trend

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12-week window
Jun 29 Sep 14
Showing 11–17 of 17 bills

Bills supporting housing

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 8, 2026

H 5560: An Act creating the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments and households fund ("The ENOUGH Act")

This bill creates the ENOUGH Fund to support collaborative efforts aimed at reducing poverty in Massachusetts's most distressed neighborhoods. The fund will be administered by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and can be financed through state appropriations, donations, and interest earnings. It provides grants to place-based partnerships involving schools, local governments, and non-profits to develop comprehensive strategies that address needs such as housing, health, education, and job access. Eligible communities must have high concentrations of low-income residents or children living in poverty to qualify for these grants. The program includes specific funding tracks for partnership development, planning, and long-term implementation to ensure sustained community improvement.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a fund to address housing needs in distressed neighborhoods through collaborative partnerships.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9837: GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026

The GET THE LEAD OUT Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive national strategy to eliminate lead-based pipe hazards in housing by providing federal grants to states and local governments for evaluating and removing lead pipes in affordable homes. This legislation mandates risk assessments and inspections for federally assisted housing, requires disclosure of lead pipe conditions during property sales, and creates a task force to develop financing standards and training for certified contractors. Additionally, the bill authorizes significant funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental Protection Agency to support these abatement efforts and public education campaigns.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds removal of lead pipes to reduce environmental pollution and protect public health.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds lead pipe removal in affordable housing, mandates safety inspections, and protects tenant health, directly strengthening housing quality and safety.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Drinking Water Property Development
Shontel M. Brown (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5020: Improving Housing Performance Act

The Improving Housing Performance Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to conduct an independent study on how well manufactured homes withstand natural hazards like floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. This study will evaluate current safety standards and installation practices specifically for homes located in high-risk areas to identify ways to improve their durability and safety. The bill requires the department to submit a report to Congress with findings and recommendations for updating these standards, while also analyzing how such changes might affect the cost and affordability of manufactured homes. Additionally, the legislation mandates a strategy to improve data collection regarding how these homes perform during extreme weather events.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates a study to improve manufactured home safety and durability in high-risk areas, directly strengthening housing protections.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Property Development
Alex Padilla (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 9, 2026

HR 9625: Freedom to Build Act

The Freedom to Build Act creates a voluntary designation for local governments that adopt specific reforms to reduce barriers to housing construction. To qualify, a locality must either implement at least three reforms in each of three categories - such as allowing modern building methods, setting strict permit timelines, and eliminating rent control - or demonstrate sustained growth in its housing supply relative to local affordability. The Department of Housing and Urban Development will maintain a public list of these designated areas and review the required reforms every five years. Localities that lose their designation due to reversing reforms or failing supply targets receive a 180-day grace period to correct the issue before revocation. Additionally, the bill directs the Department to prioritize these designated communities when awarding competitive federal grants for housing and community development projects.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill aims to increase housing supply by removing construction barriers and incentivizing local reforms to boost affordable housing.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Renters
Monica De La Cruz (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9677: Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026

The Grad Student Affordable Housing Act of 2026 directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a program offering rental assistance vouchers to graduate students. To qualify, students must be enrolled in graduate programs and meet specific income limits, which are set at $40,000 for dependents or independent individuals and $80,000 for families, with provisions for cost-of-living adjustments. Selected students receive vouchers that cover 80 percent of the fair market rental cost for their chosen housing. The bill requires students to apply through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development within one year of the law's enactment.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs HUD to create a funded rental assistance program for graduate students, increasing government spending on housing support.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides rental assistance to graduate students, enhancing their ability to access higher education and reducing financial barriers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a new rental assistance voucher program for graduate students, directly funding affordable housing access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Renters
Valerie P. Foushee (D)
in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9554: Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026

The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 creates a new tax credit for individuals aged 60 or older to help cover the costs of home modifications that improve accessibility and safety. This credit allows eligible taxpayers to claim up to $10,000 for expenses related to installing features such as wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, adding grab bars, and replacing bathroom fixtures. The amount of the credit is reduced based on the taxpayer's income, with the full benefit available to those earning less than $100,000 annually, and the law also authorizes $500 million in federal grants to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund additional home modification projects for older adults from 2027 through 2031.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit to reduce financial burden on seniors for home modifications, providing tax relief.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a tax credit to fund home modifications for seniors, directly supporting accessible housing and improving housing safety.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Property Development
George Latimer (D)
in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9557: Ounce of Prevention Act

The Ounce of Prevention Act allows communities receiving federal Community Development Block Grants to use those funds for projects that reduce risks from weather-related disasters. This legislation expands the definition of eligible activities to include measures that protect health and welfare by lessening the impact of future hazards, such as building new structures or rehabilitating existing ones in high-risk areas. To support these efforts, the bill requires grantees to submit plans detailing how they will address specific disaster needs and mandates that the Department of Housing and Urban Development provide technical assistance. Additionally, the act permits communities to treat assisted housing units as a single structure for regulatory purposes and sets a deadline for the Secretary to issue new rules formalizing these mitigation efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds disaster risk reduction and infrastructure resilience, which protects natural resources and reduces environmental damage from hazards.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands CDBG funds to include building and rehabilitating structures in high-risk areas, directly supporting housing development and protection.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development
Sam T. Liccardo (D) · 7 co-sponsors
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