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Yes in God's Backyard Act: Increasing Affordable Housing on Religious and Campus Lands

This bill provides grants and technical help to build affordable rental housing on land owned by faith-based organizations and colleges. It aims to lower housing costs for low-income families, veterans, and people at risk of homelessness by removing local building barriers.
Key points
Technical assistance for churches and universities to develop unused land into affordable housing.
Competitive grants for local governments that simplify rules for building affordable rentals.
Rent is capped at 30% of a household's income for eligible residents.
Special focus on housing for veterans, people with disabilities, and low-income families.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7152
Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Process start date: 2026-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Yes in God's Backyard Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7152.

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 2026-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Technical assistance for churches and universities to develop unused land into affordable housing.
  • Competitive grants for local governments that simplify rules for building affordable rentals.
  • Rent is capped at 30% of a household's income for eligible residents.
  • Special focus on housing for veterans, people with disabilities, and low-income families.
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. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44].

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 2026-02-10.

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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