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Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

USA119th CongressHR-4659| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Mike Flood

Mike Flood

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (5)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to discourage the use of overly burdensome land use policies and remove barriers to making housing more affordable, thereby furthering the original intent of the Community Development Grant program. Congress finds that the United States faces a significant housing shortage, contributing to cost-burdened households and economic constraints, and that zoning and land use policy reforms are crucial for addressing rising housing costs. The bill applies to certain grantees receiving federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. These grantees will be required to submit a plan, at least once every five years, detailing how they will track and reduce specific land use policies that impede housing supply. Examples of these policies include expanding by-right multifamily zoning, allowing duplexes or manufactured homes in single-family areas, reducing minimum lot sizes, streamlining permitting processes, and eliminating off-street parking requirements. The plan must describe whether the recipient has already adopted such policies, their strategy to implement them, and the anticipated benefits for their jurisdiction. Importantly, the submission of this plan is not binding, its acceptance does not constitute an endorsement, and the information provided cannot be used as a basis for enforcement actions. These requirements will become effective one year after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2416
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2416
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

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  • S 119-2416: Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

USA119th CongressHR-4659| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation aims to discourage the use of overly burdensome land use policies and remove barriers to making housing more affordable, thereby furthering the original intent of the Community Development Grant program. Congress finds that the United States faces a significant housing shortage, contributing to cost-burdened households and economic constraints, and that zoning and land use policy reforms are crucial for addressing rising housing costs. The bill applies to certain grantees receiving federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. These grantees will be required to submit a plan, at least once every five years, detailing how they will track and reduce specific land use policies that impede housing supply. Examples of these policies include expanding by-right multifamily zoning, allowing duplexes or manufactured homes in single-family areas, reducing minimum lot sizes, streamlining permitting processes, and eliminating off-street parking requirements. The plan must describe whether the recipient has already adopted such policies, their strategy to implement them, and the anticipated benefits for their jurisdiction. Importantly, the submission of this plan is not binding, its acceptance does not constitute an endorsement, and the information provided cannot be used as a basis for enforcement actions. These requirements will become effective one year after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2416
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • July 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2416
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mike Flood

Mike Flood

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (5)
Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • S 119-2416: Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted