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Housing Innovation Act: Increasing Affordable Housing Supply and Reducing Congestion

This act aims to increase the supply of housing in the U.S. by establishing a new government office to explore innovative approaches to housing development and planning. It seeks to address housing shortages, affordability issues, and traffic congestion. Citizens may experience improved access to affordable housing and shorter commutes.
Key points
Establishes an Office of Housing Innovation to gather and share information on successful new approaches to increase and diversify housing supply.
Provides grants to local governments for planning and implementing reforms to increase housing units, improve affordability, and diversify housing options (e.g., more multi-family housing, micro-units).
Offers grants for research and pilot projects to support local governments in new housing and community development plans, such as improving commutes, integrating business with residential areas, or exploring modular building techniques.
Allocates funds for educational and community outreach programs focused on housing, community development, and regional planning.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8266
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Process start date: 2022-07-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing Innovation Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8266.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes an Office of Housing Innovation to gather and share information on successful new approaches to increase and diversify housing supply.
  • Provides grants to local governments for planning and implementing reforms to increase housing units, improve affordability, and diversify housing options (e.g., more multi-family housing, micro-units).
  • Offers grants for research and pilot projects to support local governments in new housing and community development plans, such as improving commutes, integrating business with residential areas, or exploring modular building techniques.
  • Allocates funds for educational and community outreach programs focused on housing, community development, and regional planning.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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