Bills · S 2416
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2416Housing and Community Development
Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to address the widespread housing shortage and rising housing costs that many Americans face. By requiring local governments to examine and report on their land use policies, the bill brings attention to how local regulations like zoning, minimum lot sizes, and parking requirements can significantly impact the cost and availability of housing.
If this bill becomes law, it could encourage more local discussions and potentially lead to reforms that make it easier and cheaper to build homes. This could result in more affordable housing options, shorter commutes (if housing is built closer to jobs), and potentially stimulate local economies. If it doesn't pass, local governments would not have this federal reporting requirement, and there might be less incentive or structured framework for them to systematically evaluate and reform their land use policies, potentially allowing existing regulatory barriers to continue contributing to high housing costs and limited supply.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires local governments receiving certain federal housing grants (CDBG) to submit a plan to track and address 'overly burdensome land use policies' every five years.
This mandates a structured review process for local zoning and development rules that could be hindering housing construction and affordability.
PROVISION 02
Lists specific land use policies that grantees must address in their plan, such as expanding multifamily zoning, allowing accessory dwelling units, reducing minimum lot sizes, and streamlining permitting processes.
This provides a clear framework and specific examples for local governments on what types of reforms are considered to increase housing supply.
PROVISION 03
States that the submitted plans are not binding, their acceptance or non-acceptance is not an endorsement, and the information cannot be used for enforcement actions.
This clarifies that the bill primarily creates a reporting and planning requirement, not a mandate for local governments to implement specific policies or face penalties.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Indiana
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
65
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Introduced in Senate
JUL 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2416
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
Senate BillS 2416Housing and Community Development
Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
