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Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025

9/12/2025, 3:19 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4989

H.R. 4989 in the 119th Congress, introduced on August 15, 2025, aims to mandate the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a memorandum of understanding concerning housing projects, among other purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 4989

Bill HR 4989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4989 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4989's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of August 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4989

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4989

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4989

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memorandum of understanding relating to housing projects, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into a memorandum of understanding relating to housing projects, and for other purposes.

Comments

Asa Chandler profile image

Asa Chandler

435

3 months ago

This bill is just another example of big government overreach! Why do we need the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to team up on housing projects? It's a waste of taxpayer money and unnecessary bureaucracy. This is just going to lead to more red tape and inefficiency in the housing market. I can already see the long term affects of this bill being negative for hardworking Americans like myself.

Noa O'Donnell profile image

Noa O'Donnell

458

2 months ago

I don't know much about this new housing thing, but it sounds like a good idea. Hopefully it helps out folks in rural areas who need it.

Alexis Reilly profile image

Alexis Reilly

425

3 months ago

I'm glad to see this bill passing. It will make it easier for people in rural areas to access affordable housing.