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Affordable Housing Support and Income Calculation Reforms

This act aims to increase the supply of affordable housing and lower rents, especially in high-cost areas. It authorizes significant funding for housing and community development programs and mandates an assessment of how area median income is calculated to better target housing assistance to low-income families.
Key points
Authorizes $5 billion annually for 10 years for housing partnership programs, focusing on high-cost areas.
Authorizes $5 billion annually for 10 years for community development block grants, also prioritizing high-cost areas.
Mandates an assessment of alternative methods for calculating area median income to make housing more affordable for low-income families.
Requires a public report with recommendations on reforming or eliminating the use of area median income for housing affordability programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4534
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2022-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4534.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes $5 billion annually for 10 years for housing partnership programs, focusing on high-cost areas.
  • Authorizes $5 billion annually for 10 years for community development block grants, also prioritizing high-cost areas.
  • Mandates an assessment of alternative methods for calculating area median income to make housing more affordable for low-income families.
  • Requires a public report with recommendations on reforming or eliminating the use of area median income for housing affordability programs.
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 Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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