BillHR 8996 · 119

Rental Housing Investment Act

Introduced

May 21, 2026

Cosponsors

Traction

Last Action

May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds investments in rental housing through tax incentives. Requires the use of tax credits to encourage development and preservation of affordable rental properties.

Bill Journey

May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-income renters and families by increasing the availability of affordable housing options, and it also impacts developers and property owners by providing tax incentives for investing in rental housing.

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

Democratic1

Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

Full Bill Text
H.R. 8996 · congress.gov

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal

Primary TopicMoney & Economy

CommitteeCommittee on Ways and Means

IntroducedMay 21, 2026

Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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.