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Affordable Housing Expansion: Modernizing Construction Wage Rules.

This bill aims to reduce the cost of federally supported housing construction by changing how minimum wages for construction workers (prevailing wages) are calculated. It mandates new data collection methods and limits the application of higher commercial wage rates to residential projects, intending to increase the supply of affordable homes. Citizens may benefit from a greater availability of affordable housing units.
Key points
Changes how prevailing wages are calculated for residential construction, allowing the use of broader geographic data to potentially lower federal project costs.
Establishes a working group to recommend applying residential wage rates to taller affordable housing buildings (5+ stories) and streamlining wage requirements for certain FHA projects.
Requires a single, residential wage rate determination for projects funded under major federal affordable housing programs, preventing the use of potentially higher commercial rates.
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Print number: 118_S_1682
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing Supply Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1682.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes how prevailing wages are calculated for residential construction, allowing the use of broader geographic data to potentially lower federal project costs.
  • Establishes a working group to recommend applying residential wage rates to taller affordable housing buildings (5+ stories) and streamlining wage requirements for certain FHA projects.
  • Requires a single, residential wage rate determination for projects funded under major federal affordable housing programs, preventing the use of potentially higher commercial rates.
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. Thune, John [R-SD].

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 2025-12-26.

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