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Housing for Heroes Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7503| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly expand the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program by broadening property eligibility for specific public service professionals. It enables members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers to purchase homes through the program. A key provision removes the current restriction that properties must be located within a designated "revitalization area." This change allows these eligible individuals to access a wider range of single-unit properties acquired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The bill mandates the Secretary to amend existing regulations to implement these expanded eligibility criteria, ensuring broader access to affordable housing opportunities for these essential workers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6863
Housing for Heroes Act of 2023
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6863
    Housing for Heroes Act of 2023


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing for Heroes Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7503| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This legislation aims to significantly expand the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program by broadening property eligibility for specific public service professionals. It enables members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers to purchase homes through the program. A key provision removes the current restriction that properties must be located within a designated "revitalization area." This change allows these eligible individuals to access a wider range of single-unit properties acquired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The bill mandates the Secretary to amend existing regulations to implement these expanded eligibility criteria, ensuring broader access to affordable housing opportunities for these essential workers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6863
Housing for Heroes Act of 2023
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6863
    Housing for Heroes Act of 2023


  • February 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted