Building Housing for the American Dream Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it attempts to address the nationwide housing shortage, particularly for affordable housing, by tapping into foreign investment. If passed, it could bring additional private capital into communities to build new homes, preserve existing ones, or rehabilitate properties, which might otherwise struggle to secure funding. This could mean more housing options, potentially easing high housing costs and long waiting lists in some areas.

Without this bill, housing projects might continue to rely solely on traditional financing methods, potentially slowing down the pace of construction and renovation. By specifically prioritizing projects tied to federal assistance, the bill aims to direct investment towards areas with critical housing needs. This shift could impact local economies by creating construction jobs and making housing more accessible for residents, directly affecting the quality of life and economic stability for many Americans.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Expands the EB-5 investor visa program to explicitly include "housing projects" as eligible investments.

This directs foreign investment into residential development, aiming to increase the overall housing supply.

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Prioritizes the processing of EB-5 applications for housing projects that are part of certain federal project-based assistance programs.

This aims to speed up investments in affordable housing and projects that align with existing government housing goals.

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Allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to consult with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and hire staff to review housing project applications.

This ensures DHS has expert advice and resources to properly evaluate complex housing development investments.

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Provides a one-year exemption from certain administrative paperwork requirements to speed up the implementation of the new program.

This temporarily reduces bureaucratic hurdles, allowing the new housing investment incentives to take effect more quickly.

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Requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit annual reports to Congress on the number of housing project applications, approvals, and their impact.

This provides oversight and data to assess the effectiveness of the new incentives and identify any barriers to housing development.

DEADLINES & DATES

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1-year period beginning on the date of enactment

Paperwork Reduction Act exemption

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment, and annually thereafter

Secretary of Homeland Security annual report to Congress

Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment, and every 3 years thereafter for the following 9 years

Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on effectiveness

GLOSSARY

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EB-5 Visa Program: A U.S. visa program that provides a path to permanent residency for foreign investors who invest in U.S. businesses and create a certain number of jobs for American workers.
Immigration and Nationality Act: The main federal law that governs immigration and citizenship in the United States.
Capital Investment Project: An investment in a new commercial enterprise that involves a significant amount of money to create or grow a business.
Housing Project: For the purpose of this bill, any major investment focused on building new rental homes, preserving existing ones, or fixing up homes for purchase as a primary residence.
Federal project-based assistance program: Government programs that provide financial aid or subsidies for specific housing developments, often to make them affordable for low-income residents or special populations.
Paperwork Reduction Act: A federal law that requires government agencies to minimize the burden of paperwork and information collection on the public.
Secretary of Homeland Security: The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, responsible for immigration, border security, and counterterrorism.

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DEC 2, 25

Introduced in Senate

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DEC 2, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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