What does Preamble of Pro-Housing Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to establish programs for the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes,' aims to establish programs for affordable housing development. The bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to take action.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pro-Housing Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Pro-Housing Act of 2025.

What does LOCAL HOUSING POLICY GRANT AND LOAN PILOT PROGRAM. of Pro-Housing Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Local Housing Policy Grant and Loan Pilot Program. The Secretary will award planning grants and implementation grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities. The Secretary will also provide direct loans to eligible entities for implementing housing policy plans. Direct loans will have interest rates less than those of United States Treasury obligations. At least 20 percent of funds must be directed to entities assisting rural or exurban areas. Eligible entities seeking grants or loans must submit applications to the Secretary. Priority will be given to entities developing housing plans that improve supply, affordability, and accessibility, reduce barriers, and avoid displacement. Eligible entities receiving grants must provide matching funds, with the percentage varying based on population size. The Secretary will issue guidance on recommended housing policies, strategies, and reforms. A learning network will be established to share best practices. The Secretary is required to conduct a study and submit a report on the program's impact.

What does TRANSFER OF UNUSED FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY TO STATE AND LOCAL of Pro-Housing Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a pilot program for transferring unused Federal real property to eligible entities. The program requires the Administrator of General Services to establish the pilot program within 120 days of the section's enactment. Federal agencies are required to transfer unused real property to the Administrator. The Administrator then transfers the property to eligible entities for the development of mixed-use neighborhoods or affordable housing. Transfers under this program will terminate five years after the date of enactment. ’Eligible entity’ is defined as an entity established under State or local law as responsible for housing and urban development planning.

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Pro-Housing Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/1/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Patrick Ryan (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill creates a Local Housing Policy Grant and Loan Pilot Program to provide funding and low-interest loans to state and local entities for housing policy plans focused on increasing supply, affordability, and accessibility.
It establishes a pilot program to transfer unused federal real property to state and local entities for the development of mixed-use neighborhoods and affordable housing.
The bill requires a study of the Local Housing Policy Grant and Loan Pilot Program's impact and prioritizes funding for entities assisting rural or exurban areas.

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