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Yes in God's Backyard Act

9/23/2025, 3:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2720

This is Senate Bill S. 2720 from the 119th Congress, introduced on September 4, 2025. The bill aims to offer technical support and funding to faith-based organizations, colleges, and local governments to enhance the availability of low-cost rental housing units. Additional specific provisions and actions within the bill are not specified in the context provided.

Current Status of Bill S 2720

Bill S 2720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill S 2720 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 4, 2025.  Bill S 2720's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of September 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2720

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2720

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2720

A bill to provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase the supply of affordable rental housing, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide technical assistance and grants for faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments to increase the supply of affordable rental housing, and for other purposes.

Comments

Roselyn Patrick profile image

Roselyn Patrick

425

2 months ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it could help some people. I hope it does good things for affordable housing. #confused #sad #shorttermimpact

Oaklynn Brown profile image

Oaklynn Brown

417

3 months ago

I'm not sure about this bill. Will it really help increase affordable rental housing? I'm concerned about how it will impact funding for other important programs.