A bill to authorize a grant program for the development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans, and for other purposes.

1/31/2024, 5:15 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3684, also known as the Housing Supply and Affordability Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the ongoing housing crisis in the United States. The bill seeks to authorize a grant program that would provide funding for the development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans at the local level.

The main goal of the bill is to increase the availability of affordable housing options for individuals and families across the country. By providing grants to local governments and organizations, the bill aims to support efforts to create more housing units, improve existing housing stock, and implement policies that promote affordability.

In addition to funding for housing development and affordability initiatives, the bill also includes provisions for data collection and reporting on housing market trends, as well as requirements for transparency and accountability in the use of grant funds. Overall, the Housing Supply and Affordability Act is designed to address the pressing need for more affordable housing options in the United States and to support local efforts to increase housing supply and affordability.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3684

Introduced on
2024-01-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3684, also known as the Housing Supply and Affordability Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the ongoing housing crisis in the United States. The bill seeks to authorize a grant program that would provide funding for the development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans at the local level.

The main goal of the bill is to increase the availability of affordable housing options for individuals and families across the country. By providing grants to local governments and organizations, the bill aims to support efforts to create more housing units, improve existing housing stock, and implement policies that promote affordability.

In addition to funding for housing development and affordability initiatives, the bill also includes provisions for data collection and reporting on housing market trends, as well as requirements for transparency and accountability in the use of grant funds. Overall, the Housing Supply and Affordability Act is designed to address the pressing need for more affordable housing options in the United States and to support local efforts to increase housing supply and affordability.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize a grant program for the development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/30/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.