Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in economically distressed areas. Eligible activities include

  • weatherization and energy efficiency improvements;
  • housing accessibility improvements for seniors and persons with disabilities;
  • purchasing delinquent mortgages;
  • pre-purchase counseling and down payment assistance for prospective homebuyers;
  • purchasing and developing vacant or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing and for other purposes; and
  • improving parks, sidewalks, and street lighting.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 837
Introduced on
2023-02-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/6/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in economically distressed areas. Eligible activities include

  • weatherization and energy efficiency improvements;
  • housing accessibility improvements for seniors and persons with disabilities;
  • purchasing delinquent mortgages;
  • pre-purchase counseling and down payment assistance for prospective homebuyers;
  • purchasing and developing vacant or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing and for other purposes; and
  • improving parks, sidewalks, and street lighting.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to help revitalize certain localities, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Housing and Community Development
Potential Impact
Community life and organization•
Congressional oversight•
Credit and credit markets•
Economic development•
Government information and archives•
Housing and community development funding•
Housing discrimination•
Housing finance and home ownership•
Housing supply and affordability•
Land transfers•
Land use and conservation•
Landlord and tenant•
Parks, recreation areas, trails•
Poverty and welfare assistance•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Unemployment

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/23/2023

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in e...

Latest Action2/6/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.