Better Housing: Agency Cooperation and Cost Report
This act aims to improve housing accessibility by requiring key government agencies to collaborate and share data. Citizens can expect that this will lead to a better understanding of housing issues by the government, potentially resulting in lower mortgage costs, easier home construction, and better coordination of housing assistance.
Key points
Agency Collaboration: Five key government agencies (including housing, agriculture, veterans affairs) will be required to share data and coordinate housing policy efforts.
Housing Issues Report: Agencies will jointly submit a report with policy proposals to address problems such as high mortgage costs, construction barriers, insurance costs, and down payment assistance.
Potential Benefits: These actions could, in the future, contribute to lower home purchase and maintenance costs, increased housing availability, and better support in case of natural disasters.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5387
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2025-09-16