To establish an Office of Housing Innovation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist in exploring and developing new approaches for increasing and diversifying the supply of housing and for meeting the challenges of housing shortages, housing affordability, and traffic congestion, and for other purposes.

2/1/2025, 9:21 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill 119 HR 855, also known as the "Office of Housing Innovation Act," aims to create a new office within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) called the Office of Housing Innovation. This office will focus on researching and implementing new strategies to address the issues of housing shortages, housing affordability, and traffic congestion in the United States.

The main goal of the Office of Housing Innovation is to explore innovative approaches to increase and diversify the supply of housing in order to meet the growing demand for affordable housing. By developing new solutions to these challenges, the office hopes to improve the overall quality of life for Americans and alleviate the strain on existing housing markets.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Office of Housing Innovation include conducting research on housing trends, collaborating with stakeholders in the housing industry, and providing recommendations to policymakers on how to address housing shortages and affordability issues. Additionally, the office will work to identify ways to reduce traffic congestion by promoting the development of housing in areas with access to public transportation. Overall, Bill 119 HR 855 seeks to establish a proactive and forward-thinking approach to addressing the housing crisis in the United States. By creating the Office of Housing Innovation, lawmakers hope to foster creativity and collaboration in finding solutions to these pressing issues.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 855

Introduced on
2025-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill 119 HR 855, also known as the "Office of Housing Innovation Act," aims to create a new office within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) called the Office of Housing Innovation. This office will focus on researching and implementing new strategies to address the issues of housing shortages, housing affordability, and traffic congestion in the United States.

The main goal of the Office of Housing Innovation is to explore innovative approaches to increase and diversify the supply of housing in order to meet the growing demand for affordable housing. By developing new solutions to these challenges, the office hopes to improve the overall quality of life for Americans and alleviate the strain on existing housing markets.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Office of Housing Innovation include conducting research on housing trends, collaborating with stakeholders in the housing industry, and providing recommendations to policymakers on how to address housing shortages and affordability issues. Additionally, the office will work to identify ways to reduce traffic congestion by promoting the development of housing in areas with access to public transportation. Overall, Bill 119 HR 855 seeks to establish a proactive and forward-thinking approach to addressing the housing crisis in the United States. By creating the Office of Housing Innovation, lawmakers hope to foster creativity and collaboration in finding solutions to these pressing issues.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish an Office of Housing Innovation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist in exploring and developing new approaches for increasing and diversifying the supply of housing and for meeting the challenges of housing shortages, housing affordability, and traffic congestion, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Wren Kane
@borage_lemon_myrtle_radish89689
I'm not sure how this new housing bill will impact me. It sounds like a good idea, but I'm worried about the short term effects. Will it really help with housing shortages and affordability? #confused

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.