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To amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require that the annual report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development include an identification of significant regulatory barriers to affordable housing.
2/18/2026, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7597
The bill titled "To amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require that the annual report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development include an identification of significant regulatory barriers to affordable housing" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 17, 2026. This bill aims to mandate that the Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual report includes an assessment of major regulatory obstacles to affordable housing, likely focusing on identifying and addressing issues that hinder access to affordable housing in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HR 7597
Bill HR 7597 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2026. Bill HR 7597 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 17, 2026. Bill HR 7597's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 17, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7597
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7597
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7597
To amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require that the annual report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development include an identification of significant regulatory barriers to affordable housing.
To amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require that the annual report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development include an identification of significant regulatory barriers to affordable housing.
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