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Faster affordable housing construction in rural areas: regulatory relief.

This law aims to speed up the construction and modification of affordable housing in rural areas on sites already served by infrastructure. It achieves this by exempting these projects from lengthy federal environmental impact reviews (NEPA) when receiving specific federal assistance. This change is intended to reduce administrative costs and accelerate the availability of affordable homes, but it excludes undeveloped land and high-risk disaster zones.
Key points
Accelerates the construction and modification of affordable housing in rural areas by bypassing federal environmental review requirements.
The exemption applies only to sites with existing infrastructure (infill sites); it excludes greenfields and areas prone to high flood or wildfire risk.
The goal is to lower administrative costs and shorten the time needed to approve rural housing projects.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6327
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6327.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Accelerates the construction and modification of affordable housing in rural areas by bypassing federal environmental review requirements.
  • The exemption applies only to sites with existing infrastructure (infill sites); it excludes greenfields and areas prone to high flood or wildfire risk.
  • The goal is to lower administrative costs and shorten the time needed to approve rural housing projects.
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. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

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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