Housing

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4903: A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to improve how it counts homeless individuals across the country. It mandates that local organizations conduct an annual count during the last ten days of April using standardized data systems, while also allowing optional counts at other times of the year. The legislation provides training and technical support for rural areas to help them collect accurate data and submit regular reports to Congress. Additionally, it requires organizations to update their data year-round and collect mid-year information to better track trends and plan services. A Government Accountability Office study will be conducted within a year of the bill's enactment to review the new counting methods and suggest further improvements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill improves homelessness data collection, enabling better resource allocation and policy decisions to address housing needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 4249: FARM Stability Act

The FARM Stability Act proposes changes to wage requirements for H-2A temporary agricultural workers in the United States. It would require the Secretary of Labor to establish a two-tiered wage system based on skill levels, with higher pay for workers who have formal training or significant experience compared to entry-level workers. The bill also mandates that wages account for housing costs by calculating an hourly adjustment factor based on average fair market rent for four-bedroom units, limited to 30 percent of the base wage rate. These provisions would directly affect employers hiring H-2A workers and the workers themselves by modifying how minimum wages are determined and adjusted annually.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates wages account for housing costs by calculating hourly adjustment factor based on fair market rent, indirectly supporting housing affordability for agricultural workers.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases wages for H-2A workers by establishing a two-tiered wage system based on skill levels and accounting for housing costs, directly advancing worker economic rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Labor Standards Minimum Wage Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 689: FREE Act

The FREE Act (HR 689) requires federal agencies to replace slow, discretionary permitting processes with a streamlined "permitting by rule" system for certain permits. Under this system, applicants would certify compliance with written standards (instead of lengthy agency reviews) and receive a permit automatically after 180 days if the agency doesn’t act. Agencies must first report on their current permitting processes and identify which permits can transition to this model, with deadlines for submissions and implementation. This directly affects federal agencies issuing permits (e.g., environmental or construction permits) and applicants seeking them, aiming to reduce delays and costs while allowing agencies to audit and enforce compliance after permits are granted.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines permitting for infrastructure projects, reducing delays for renewable energy development and clean energy infrastructure deployment.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines permitting with automatic approval after 180 days, reducing environmental review time and weakening protections by bypassing thorough assessments for projects affecting natural resources.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines permitting processes for housing development, reducing bureaucratic delays and accelerating housing construction.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 14, 2025

S 1083: Land Manager Housing and Workforce Improvement Act of 2025

This bill would improve housing options for employees of federal land management agencies by expanding their authorities to develop housing near work sites. It allows agencies like the National Park Service and Forest Service to acquire land, build housing, and leverage rental income for housing programs. The bill also creates new recruitment pathways for workers who live near their job sites and requires agencies to report on housing needs and assess current housing policies. These changes aim to address workforce housing challenges that have made it difficult to recruit and retain employees at national parks and other public lands.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables federal agencies to develop housing near work sites, expanding housing options for employees and creating new housing programs through land acquisition and rental income.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill improves housing options for federal land management workers, creates recruitment pathways near job sites, and requires housing need assessments - directly addressing employment conditions and workforce retention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1880: CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act of 2025

This bill amends the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program to improve its operation. It raises the minimum guarantee amount to $25 million per bond issue, sets an annual cap of $1 billion for all guarantees, and extends the program's deadline by four years from enactment. The changes aim to provide more predictable access to long-term capital for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) serving underserved communities. The bill also requires the Treasury Secretary to submit two reports on the program's effectiveness to Congress within one and three years of enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends CDFI bond program to increase capital access for underserved communities, aligning with funding essential community development programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends CDFI program to boost capital access for affordable housing projects in underserved communities via bond guarantees95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 127: Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025

The Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2025 establishes a federal pilot program to fund repairs that improve accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency in homes owned by low-income individuals or rented as affordable housing. It directly affects eligible homeowners (with income at or below 80% of area median income who occupy their primary residence) and eligible landlords (small-scale owners of affordable rental properties with specific income and ownership criteria). The program provides grants to homeowners and forgivable loans to landlords for repairs covering accessibility modifications, habitability fixes, and energy efficiency upgrades, with landlords required to maintain affordability for three years and cap rent increases. Administered by local or state entities using up to $25 million in existing HUD funds, the pilot runs until 2030 and mandates coordination with other housing programs to avoid duplication.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly funds energy efficiency home repairs for low-income households, directly advancing energy efficiency standards per summary.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds repairs for low-income homeowners and affordable rentals, improving accessibility/safety, directly advancing affordable housing maintenance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Homeownership Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 964: Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2025

This bill modernizes loan limits for manufactured and modular homes under the National Housing Act. It significantly increases funding caps - raising single-family improvement loans to $150,000 (from $75,000), single-section manufactured home purchases to $195,322 (from $106,405), and multi-section home+lot financing to $238,699 (from $149,782). The bill also adds new provisions for accessory dwelling unit construction loans and requires annual indexing of loan limits based on HUD’s data. Additionally, it mandates a HUD study on factory-built housing cost efficiency, including manufacturing savings, maintenance costs, and potential uses beyond single-family homes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases loan caps for affordable manufactured housing, expanding financing access for low-cost home ownership and development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Mortgages Zoning

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2416: Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

This bill requires local governments receiving certain federal housing grants to track and report on specific zoning reforms that could increase housing supply. It targets jurisdictions served by recipients of Community Development Block Grants, asking them to document plans for policies like allowing duplexes in single-family zones, reducing parking requirements, or streamlining building permits. The reporting is voluntary - submissions aren't binding, can't be used for enforcement, and don't require actual policy changes. The goal is to identify barriers to affordable housing through data collection, not to mandate specific reforms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets zoning reforms (e.g., duplexes, reduced parking) to increase housing supply, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 2718: A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to provide for capitalization assistance to enhance liquidity.

S 2718 amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to expand liquidity support for community development financial institutions (CDFIs). The bill increases annual funding from $5 million to $20 million and allows the Fund to purchase CDFI loans, provide guarantees, or offer other support to boost CDFI liquidity. It also broadens eligibility to include non-CDFI organizations focused on community development, with priority given to those with experience in loan structures or serving underserved areas. The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing how funds are used, including loan purchases, housing support, and impacts on CDFI competitiveness and liquidity.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases CDFI funding to $20M annually, enhancing liquidity for community development loans including affordable housing projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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