What does Preamble of Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and recommend a definition for workforce housing. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 11, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026.

What does CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS. of Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes congressional findings regarding affordable housing. Congress finds that a lack of affordable housing impacts millions of middle-class and working American families. These families often earn more than income limits for federal housing programs. Due to affordability issues, these families are frequently excluded from living in neighborhoods with access to work, schools, shopping, and healthcare.

What does REPORT TO CONGRESS. of Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must identify issues related to housing affordability for middle-income homeowners and renters, including geographic locations with the highest unaffordability. The report is to identify Federal housing programs benefiting lower-income households that are not available to middle-income households. The report should identify gaps in the inclusion of middle-income households in Federal housing affordability programs. The report must provide recommendations for defining 'workforce housing' based on income parameters. The report will analyze how a workforce housing definition could relate to incentives for development through Federal programs.

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Housing for America’s Middle Class Act of 2026

Last updated: 2/11/2026 · Introduced: 2/11/2026

Author: Michael Lawler (R-NY)

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This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study and recommend a definition for workforce housing.
The GAO must report to Congress within 180 days, identifying housing affordability issues for middle-income households and gaps in federal housing programs.
The report will analyze how a workforce housing definition could be used to incentivize development through federal programs.

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