Housing Innovation Act

Sponsored byRep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]CA· Introduced 31 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

31 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 4 September 2025

Housing Innovation Act

This bill establishes the Office of Housing Innovation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The office must establish grant programs to support (1) planning efforts that address housing needs in urban areas; (2) research and studies to support, inform, and advise local governments on their plans for new housing and community development; and (3) outreach programs focused on issues related to housing, community development, and regional planning.

The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the grant programs.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
31 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
31 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
31 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]CA

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Housing and Community Development

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Advisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesCommunity life and organizationCommutingCongressional oversightDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigations

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