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Pro-Housing Act of 2025
3/1/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 891
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 891
Bill HR 891 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 891 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 891's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of February 1, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 891
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 891
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 891
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.
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.
Comments
Carmelo Cummings
41,632
1 year ago
I'm really sad about the state of affordable housing in our country. This bill is supposed to help with that, but I'm not sure how effective it will be. It's important to address this issue, but I worry about the implementation and impact on communities. We need to do better for those struggling to find affordable housing. #HRBill891 #AffordableHousing #BigPicture
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 891
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