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Easier Affordable Housing Construction on Faith Lands

This act aims to simplify the construction of affordable housing and homeless shelters on lands owned by religious organizations. It allows these organizations to bypass local zoning laws that previously hindered such projects, enabling them to better assist those in need. Citizens may benefit from increased housing availability, potentially lowering rental costs and reducing homelessness.
Key points
Religious organizations will gain discretion to build affordable housing and homeless shelters on their lands, overriding state and local zoning regulations.
The housing must meet specific building codes and be affordable for low-income families for at least 30 years.
The act seeks to increase housing supply and address homelessness across the United States.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5601
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Process start date: 2025-09-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Faith in Housing Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5601.

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 2025-09-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Religious organizations will gain discretion to build affordable housing and homeless shelters on their lands, overriding state and local zoning regulations.
  • The housing must meet specific building codes and be affordable for low-income families for at least 30 years.
  • The act seeks to increase housing supply and address homelessness across the United States.
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. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50].

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 2025-12-23.

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