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Act to Increase Housing Supply and Modernize Building Regulations

This bill aims to boost the housing supply by streamlining building and environmental regulations and providing financial support for new developments. It introduces benefits for middle-income families, veterans, and manufactured home buyers while enhancing tenant protections.
Key points
Streamlines zoning laws to encourage the construction of duplexes, accessory dwelling units, and manufactured homes.
Excludes veteran disability benefits from income calculations for housing assistance eligibility, making aid more accessible.
Launches a pilot program for small-dollar mortgages (under $100,000) to help individuals purchase affordable homes.
Mandates the installation of temperature sensors in federally assisted housing to ensure safe living conditions.
Establishes a national helpline to assist tenants facing eviction with counseling and resources.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-03-04
91%
For 90
Against 8
Abstain 1
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6644
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Process start date: 2025-12-11
Voting date: 2026-03-04
Voting no: 45
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Housing for the 21st Century Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6644.

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 2025-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlines zoning laws to encourage the construction of duplexes, accessory dwelling units, and manufactured homes.
  • Excludes veteran disability benefits from income calculations for housing assistance eligibility, making aid more accessible.
  • Launches a pilot program for small-dollar mortgages (under $100,000) to help individuals purchase affordable homes.
  • Mandates the installation of temperature sensors in federally assisted housing to ensure safe living conditions.
  • Establishes a national helpline to assist tenants facing eviction with counseling and resources.
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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4313) made in Senate.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

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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