Housing in United States

in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5909: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.

HR 5909 requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a system allowing tenants to report condemned federally assisted rental housing to HUD within six months of the bill's enactment. It authorizes HUD to impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 on owners of such condemned housing. The bill applies to housing covered under multiple federal programs, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, low-income housing tax credits, and veterans' housing programs. This law directly affects tenants (who can report unsafe conditions) and housing owners (who may face fines for unaddressed condemnation issues).

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Aug 5, 2025

HR 4872: Ending Homelessness Act of 2025

The Ending Homelessness Act of 2025 would expand housing assistance to reduce homelessness through several key provisions. It would allocate 500,000 additional housing choice vouchers in 2025, increasing to 1 million annually by 2028 for extremely low-income families and individuals receiving supplemental security income. The bill prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income (including housing vouchers and Social Security benefits), provides $1 billion annually for emergency relief grants targeting high-need areas, and establishes a permanent entitlement program for housing vouchers starting in 2029. It also repeals certain ineligibility criteria for housing assistance and makes faith-based and private nonprofit organizations eligible for funding.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House May 15, 2025

HR 3459: Empty Lots to Housing Act

HR 3459, the Empty Lots to Housing Act, allows local transportation agencies to transfer unused government-owned land (acquired with federal transportation funds) to develop affordable housing near transit. The bill requires that 40% of units built on this land must be affordable for households earning ≤60% of the area median income, with at least 20% reserved for those earning ≤30% of the median income. Transfers to third parties are permitted only if local entities can't take the land and the deal offers greater public benefit than government sale. This directly affects low- and moderate-income families by creating new affordable housing opportunities on previously underutilized public land.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1745: HOPE for Homeownership Act

HR 1745, the HOPE for Homeownership Act, imposes new taxes on hedge funds and certain investment entities that own excessive single-family residences. It directly affects hedge funds with $50 million or more in assets under management, requiring them to pay a 15% tax (or $10,000) on new home acquisitions and an annual tax of $5,000 per excess property beyond allowable limits. The tax rate gradually decreases over nine years (from 90% to 0% of prior holdings) to encourage selling properties. Owners liable for this tax lose deductions for mortgage interest and depreciation on affected properties, creating a direct financial consequence for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance Property Taxes

in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 537: INCREASE Housing Affordability Act

The INCREASE Housing Affordability Act creates a new tax credit for converting commercial buildings (like offices) into residential housing. Property owners who convert eligible buildings can claim a tax credit equal to 15% of qualified conversion costs, with limits of $200,000 per residential unit or $10 million per building. The bill also provides bonus credits for projects with rent-restricted units for lower-income residents (10-20% more credit) and for paying prevailing wages (15% more credit). To qualify, buildings must have been nonresidential for at least 15 years and undergo substantial conversion (with expenditures exceeding adjusted basis or $15,000).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Renters

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4680: Access to Homeownership Act

This bill requires landlords of multifamily housing (5+ units) with federally backed mortgages to obtain tenant consent to report positive rent payments to credit bureaus, including up to 24 months of payment history. It directly affects tenants in these properties who pay rent on federally backed loans, as their rent payments will become part of their credit history. The law mandates that credit bureaus include these payments when evaluating mortgage applications under the National Housing Act, and covers administrative costs for landlords through the enterprises managing the mortgages. The Director must also submit a 5-year report to Congress on the program's implementation.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 3303: LINC VA Act

The LINC VA Act (S 3303) establishes a pilot program to create or enhance a community integration platform at VA medical facilities, helping veterans access coordinated support services like housing, healthcare, job training, and mental health care through partnerships with community organizations. The platform must connect existing local services, use standardized health screening tools (based on ICD-10 codes for social determinants), and track referral outcomes to improve service coordination. It requires the VA to implement this at five or more diverse VA facilities - including rural and under-resourced sites - within one year of enactment. The program collects veteran data on social needs to better align VA care with community resources, with a report due to Congress within three years.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3137: Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025

The Housing for All Veterans Act of 2025 creates a new federal rental assistance program specifically for veterans. It provides rental subsidies to "qualified veteran families" meeting income thresholds that gradually increase from 50% of area income limits in 2026 up to 100% of area median income by 2030. The bill prohibits landlords from refusing vouchers based on veteran status, excludes VA disability benefits from income calculations, and requires public housing agencies to refer eligible veterans to supported housing programs. It also authorizes permanent funding to cover all eligible applicants without reducing existing rental assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3977: Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act

HR 3977, the Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act, removes a ban preventing foster youth in college from receiving housing assistance. It allows the Secretary to waive income requirements for students who are in foster care (or were formerly in foster care), or are court-emancipated minors, while living in on-campus housing at eligible colleges. The bill ensures that housing assistance provided through this waiver does not count as income when determining eligibility for federal student aid, work-study programs, or other support like living allowances or child support calculations. This directly affects foster youth in higher education who face housing barriers, making campus housing more accessible without jeopardizing their other financial aid.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Affordable Housing

in committee · United States · House May 12, 2025

HR 3014: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to entities that furnish services to homeless veterans.

HR 3014 expands the Veterans Affairs Secretary's authority to provide grants to organizations helping homeless veterans. It specifically allows grants to cover assistance in obtaining VA benefits (section 2011(a)(5)) and coordinating other benefits from federal, state, local, or nonprofit sources (section 2011(a)(6)). The bill also updates grant criteria to include converting temporary housing to permanent units. This directly affects homeless veterans and the community nonprofits, shelters, and service providers receiving these grants. The key change is broadening the types of services grant funds can support to better connect veterans with available benefits and housing solutions.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Homelessness Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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