To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish programs for the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes.

2/1/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 891, also known as the "Affordable Housing Development Act," aims to address the issue of affordable housing in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish programs that will promote the development of affordable housing.

Specifically, the bill outlines measures to increase the availability of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. This includes providing financial assistance to developers who are building affordable housing units, as well as offering incentives for the construction of affordable housing in areas with high demand.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for obtaining permits and approvals for affordable housing projects, in order to expedite the development process. It also calls for the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to further improve the availability of affordable housing in the US. Overall, Bill 119 HR 891 seeks to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in the US by establishing programs and initiatives that will encourage the development of affordable housing units for those in need.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 891

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 Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 891, also known as the "Affordable Housing Development Act," aims to address the issue of affordable housing in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish programs that will promote the development of affordable housing.

Specifically, the bill outlines measures to increase the availability of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. This includes providing financial assistance to developers who are building affordable housing units, as well as offering incentives for the construction of affordable housing in areas with high demand.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for obtaining permits and approvals for affordable housing projects, in order to expedite the development process. It also calls for the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to further improve the availability of affordable housing in the US. Overall, Bill 119 HR 891 seeks to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in the US by establishing programs and initiatives that will encourage the development of affordable housing units for those in need.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish programs for the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes.

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Austin Donnelly
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I wonder how this will help with housing in my area. Hope it makes a difference!

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/31/2025
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju...