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Study Mandated on Federal Uniform Building Code to Lower Housing Costs.

This Act requires the Comptroller General to conduct a comprehensive study examining the potential costs and benefits of establishing a single, federal residential building code. The goal is to determine if standardizing construction rules nationwide could reduce building costs, speed up local approval processes, and ultimately increase the supply of affordable, quality housing for citizens.
Key points
Mandates a study by the Comptroller General to assess the feasibility and impact of a Federal uniform residential building code.
The study must specifically analyze whether such a code could reduce construction costs and accelerate local government approval times for new housing.
The ultimate objective is to explore methods for increasing the availability and quality of affordable housing across the United States.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6772
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Process start date: 2025-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Affordable Housing Through Common-Sense Standards Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6772.

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 2025-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a study by the Comptroller General to assess the feasibility and impact of a Federal uniform residential building code.
  • The study must specifically analyze whether such a code could reduce construction costs and accelerate local government approval times for new housing.
  • The ultimate objective is to explore methods for increasing the availability and quality of affordable housing 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. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29].

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 2026-01-21.

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