Bills · HR 2747
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2747Housing and Community Development
Healthy Affordable Housing Act
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the critical shortage of affordable housing in many communities across the country, which is a significant challenge for millions of American families. If passed, it would provide dedicated funding to increase the supply of affordable homes, making it easier for people to find safe, stable, and reasonably priced places to live. Beyond just housing, the bill's focus on placing these homes near essential services like health clinics, grocery stores, and public transport could profoundly impact residents' daily lives.
Currently, many affordable housing options are in areas lacking these crucial amenities, forcing residents to travel long distances or go without. If this bill becomes law, it could help create healthier, more connected communities by integrating housing with vital services, potentially reducing healthcare costs, improving nutrition, and easing transportation burdens. Without this bill, communities would continue to rely on existing, often insufficient, funding streams for affordable housing, and the intentional linkage between housing and community services would likely not be prioritized or systematically studied.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a grant and loan program within one year of the bill becoming law.
Creates a new federal funding source specifically for developing, creating, or preserving affordable housing.
PROVISION 02
Funds can only be used for affordable homes located in neighborhoods with housing shortages and near at least one essential amenity (health center, Medicaid provider, SNAP/WIC grocery, childcare, pharmacy, or public transport).
Ensures affordable housing is not just built, but also supports resident well-being by providing easy access to vital services.
PROVISION 03
HUD must give preference to projects that are near two or more amenities, or where the housing itself contains one of the amenities.
Encourages development in highly supportive environments, maximizing the potential health and community benefits for residents.
PROVISION 04
Mandates HUD to conduct voluntary surveys of residents for 10 years and report findings to Congress on perceived benefits of living near amenities.
Provides data on the effectiveness of this approach, informing future housing and community development policies.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $100,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund the program.
Sets aside specific financial resources to ensure the program has the means to operate and make an impact.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
60
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Introduced in House
APR 8
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2747
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
House BillHR 2747Housing and Community Development
Healthy Affordable Housing Act
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
1
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