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BillHR 8127 · 119

Permanent Housing Affordability Act

Introduced
Mar 26, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes permanent measures to increase housing affordability. Requires the government to create programs and policies to make housing more affordable for people.

Sponsored By

Kim Schrier
Democrat · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 26, 2026
  3. Mar 26, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low- and moderate-income households by potentially increasing their access to affordable housing options. It also impacts the housing market and related industries, such as construction and real estate, by introducing new regulations and incentives.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Financial Services
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Housing

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.