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To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to abolish certain grants for community development, and for other purposes.

2/8/2025, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1133

Bill 119 HR 1133, also known as the Community Development Block Grant Elimination Act, aims to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 by eliminating certain grants for community development. The bill seeks to abolish the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which provides funding to state and local governments for a variety of community development activities, such as affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and economic development projects.

Proponents of the bill argue that the CDBG program is inefficient and ineffective, and that the funds are often misused or wasted. They believe that eliminating the program will save taxpayer money and streamline the federal government's role in community development.

Opponents of the bill argue that the CDBG program plays a crucial role in supporting low-income communities and promoting economic growth. They believe that abolishing the program would harm vulnerable populations and hinder efforts to revitalize struggling neighborhoods. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1133 would have significant implications for community development efforts across the country. Supporters believe it would lead to a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars, while opponents argue that it would harm those most in need of assistance. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

Current Status of Bill HR 1133

Bill HR 1133 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1133 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025.  Bill HR 1133's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1133

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1133

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1133

To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to abolish certain grants for community development, and for other purposes.
To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to abolish certain grants for community development, and for other purposes.

Comments

Zayn Hurley profile image

Zayn Hurley

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10 months ago

I think this bill is good because it will help save money. It might affect my community, but I'm not sure how exactly.