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Empty Lots to Housing: New Rules for Property Transfer

This act allows the transfer of unused public lands, previously acquired with federal assistance, for the development of housing near public transportation. The goal is to increase the availability of housing, especially affordable units, for lower-income families. Citizens may gain access to new, more affordable housing in convenient locations.
Key points
Unused public lands can be transferred for housing development.
At least 40% of new housing units must be reserved for families with incomes below 60% of the area median income, with 20% of those for families below 30%.
Rent for these units cannot exceed 30% of the family's adjusted income.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3459
Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empty Lots to Housing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3459.

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 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Unused public lands can be transferred for housing development.
  • At least 40% of new housing units must be reserved for families with incomes below 60% of the area median income, with 20% of those for families below 30%.
  • Rent for these units cannot exceed 30% of the family's adjusted income.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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Real Estate Public Investments Transport