Bills · S 2361
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2361Housing and Community Development
Accelerating Home Building Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 21· LAST ACTION JUL 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the country is facing a significant shortage of homes, which drives up housing costs and makes it difficult for many families to find affordable places to live. By making it faster and easier for local governments to approve new housing construction, the bill aims to increase the overall supply of homes, particularly those that are mixed-income and more affordable.
If this bill becomes law, we could see more new homes, especially smaller multi-unit buildings, being built more quickly in communities across the country. This could help alleviate the housing crisis by offering more options for people across different income levels. If it doesn't pass, housing development might continue to be slowed by complex approval processes, potentially worsening the existing housing shortage and continuing to push housing costs higher.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes a grant program for local governments to create pre-reviewed designs for mixed-income housing.
This aims to speed up the housing construction process by reducing the time needed for individual project approvals.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant recipients to establish designs for 'covered structures,' which include various types of multi-unit buildings like duplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings.
This targets specific types of housing that can increase density and offer diverse housing options.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that at least 10% of grant funds each fiscal year be used for eligible entities located in rural areas.
This ensures that rural communities, which may also face housing challenges, receive dedicated support.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant recipients to report on the impact of their activities, including the number of permits issued and housing units produced using the pre-reviewed designs.
This provides accountability and allows for assessment of the program's effectiveness in increasing housing supply.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $15,000,000 to be spent each year from 2027 through 2031 for this grant program, with up to 10% for technical assistance.
This provides dedicated funding to kickstart and support local efforts in developing these housing designs.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 21
Introduced in Senate
JUL 21
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2361
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 21, 2025
Last actionJul 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025
Senate BillS 2361Housing and Community Development
Accelerating Home Building Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 21, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
1
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