To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to annually submit to the Congress a report that analyzes State and local strategies, activities, and plans that promote affordable housing, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to annually submit to the Congress a report that analyzes State and local strategies, activities, and plans that promote affordable housing, and for other purposes. do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit an annual report to Congress. The report will analyze state and local strategies, activities, and plans that promote affordable housing.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to annually submit to the Congress a report that analyzes State and local strategies, activities, and plans that promote affordable housing, and for other purposes. do?

This section outlines findings related to a housing crisis in the United States. The findings state that the nation is short millions of housing units, impacting both renters and buyers. States are primarily responsible for regulating factors contributing to the affordable housing crisis. States have undertaken efforts to address the crisis, including zoning reforms. Congress seeks to identify successful State efforts to inform a Federal response. The regulatory barriers clearinghouse collects information on State and local laws and policies related to affordable housing. Currently, the clearinghouse primarily serves State and local governments. Congress believes it can utilize the clearinghouse's information to develop a Federal response to the housing crisis.

Q: What does REGULATORY BARRIERS CLEARINGHOUSE REPORT TO CONGRESS. of To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to annually submit to the Congress a report that analyzes State and local strategies, activities, and plans that promote affordable housing, and for other purposes. do?

This section amends Section 1205 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is required to submit an annual report to Congress. The report must include an analysis of information described in subsection (a). The report must also include policy recommendations that Congress may use to support affordable housing initiatives at the state and local levels.

Last updated: 3/31/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)

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This bill mandates the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to annually submit a report to Congress analyzing state and local strategies for promoting affordable housing.
The report will include policy recommendations that Congress can use to support affordable housing initiatives at the state and local levels.
The report's analysis will draw upon information collected by the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse, which currently serves state and local governments.

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