HR 855

Housing Innovation Act

Summary

Housing Innovation Act This bill establishes the Office of Housing Innovation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The office must establish grant programs to support (1) planning efforts that address housing needs in urban areas; (2) research and studies to support, inform, and advise local governments on their plans for new housing and community development; and (3) outreach programs focused on issues related to housing, community development, and regional planning. The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the grant programs.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA-10]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Housing and Community Development
Introduced
2025-01-31
Latest action
2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-31: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • 2025-01-31: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-31: Introduced in House