21 May 2025 BPC Action-Supported Housing Bills in the 119th Congress in Housing

The following bipartisan bills align with Bipartisan Policy Center housing recommendations and are endorsed by BPC Action. This list is continuously updated.

See BPC Action’s one-pager on the housing crisis.

*Denotes bills included in BPC Action’s American Housing Act of 2025 legislative brief.

**Denotes bills that are modeled off of items included in BPC Action’s American Housing Act of 2025 legislative brief.


H.R. 1981 and S. 890, the Choice in Affordable Housing Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Mike Lawler (R-NY).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND).
  • Authorizes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher program, particularly in low-poverty areas.
  • See BPCA’s one-pager.

H.R. 2362 and S. 138, the VA Home Loan Awareness Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) and Al Green (D-TX).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
  • Aims to help better inform veterans of opportunities provided by the VA Home Loan program by adding a disclosure to the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) informing veterans they may be eligible for a VA Home Loan, directing applicants to consult their lender for more information about the VA Home Loan program, and instructing the GAO to conduct a review and report to Congress on lenders’ adoption of these URLA updates.

H.R. 2725 and S. 1515, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Don Beyer (D-VA), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Todd Young (R-IN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).
  • Expands and strengthens the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit by increasing the amount of credits allocated to each state and increasing the number of affordable housing projects that can be built using private activity bonds.
  • See BPCA’s one-pager.

H.R. 2840 and S. 1299, the Housing Supply Frameworks Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Mike Crapo (R-ID), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Thom Tillis (R-NC).
  • Directs HUD to publish guidelines and best practices for State and local zoning frameworks and land-use policies.

H.R. 2854 and S. 1686, the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), John Larson, (D-CT), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Carol Miller (R-WV), Mike Carey (R-OH), David Kustoff (R-TN), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Danny Davis (D-IL), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Todd Young (R-IN), Mark Warner (D-VA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Chris Coons (D-DE).
  • Creates a new federal tax credit to revitalize distressed urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods by mobilizing private investment to build and rehabilitate owner-occupied homes for low- and middle-income Americans.
  • See BPCA’s fact sheet.

H.R. 3856 and S. 2012, the Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Don Bacon (R-NE), Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Ted Lieu (D-CA).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Peter Welch (D-VT).
  • Reauthorizes programs under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act and authorizes funding for state and local programs to help provide transitional housing, street outreach, and crisis intervention programs to address the needs of homeless.

H.R. 4385 and S. 970, the Helping More Families Save Act

  • Led in the House by Reps. Ritche Torres (D-NY) and William Timmons (R-SC).
  • Led by Sens. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Katie Britt (R-AL).
  • Establishes a pilot program to improve HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program by automatically enrolling up to 5,000 households in FSS and removing enrollment barriers so that more families can build savings and achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency.
  • See BPCA’s one-pager.

H.R. 4576 and S. 2363, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act

  • Led in the House by Scott Peters (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Jim Banks (R-IN).
  • Directs the DOT to incentivize local governments to promote housing development and regional growth in and around the transit corridors of future Federal Transit Administration Capital Investment Grants projects.

H.R. 4659 and S. 2416, the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Todd Young (R-IN), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tina Smith (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA).
  • Requires HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program recipients to submit information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning.

H.R. 4660 and S. 2390, the Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act

  • Led in the House by Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Andy Kim (D-NJ).
  • Modernizes the NEPA review process by reclassifying certain HUD-funded housing projects to be subject to more pragmatic and tailored environmental review frameworks, speeds up critical repairs and safety improvements for homeowners by streamlining outdated review requirements, and removes roadblocks to converting vacant office space, building infill housing, and revitalizing existing homes.

H.R. 4810 and S. 2391, the Better Use of Intergovernmental & Local Development (BUILD) for Housing Act

  • Led in the House by Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) and Mike Flood (R-NE).
  • Led in the Senate Sens. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Mike Rounds (R-SD).
  • Modernizes the NEPA review process by increasing capacity sharing between HUD and states and localities, bringing HUD standards in line with other agencies by giving it authority to delegate and coordinate with some housing reviews for HUD grant programs, and giving HUD more flexibility in the review process to designate housing assistance as special project funds.

H.R. 4957 and S. 1260, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD).
  • Streamlines and modernizes program administration at USDA’s Rural Housing Service, preserves and revitalizes aging affordable units, and expands pathways to homeownership and repairs.
  • See BPCA’s one-pager.

H.R. 4989 and S. 2423, the Streamlining Rural Housing Act

  • Led in the House by Reps. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Lisa McClain (R-MI), and David Scott (D-GA).
  • Led in the Senate by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ).
  • Streamlines rural housing regulations between HUD and USDA by requiring the agencies to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to align housing standards and create an advisory group to consult on the MOU’s implementation.

S. 127, the Whole-Home Repairs Act*

  • Led by Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Mike Rounds (R-SD).
  • Creates a national five-year pilot program within HUD to allow low- and moderate-income homeowners and small landlords to apply for grants and loans to make needed repairs to homes.

S. 885, the Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act*

  • Led by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jerry Moran (R-KS).
  • Strengthens USDA’s Section 515 loan program by allowing for the restructuring of existing loans, extending incentives for property owners to remain in the program, and providing resources for necessary repairs and restorations—while ensuring residents continue to receive rental assistance.

S. 1461, the Safe SHORES Act

  • Led by Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
  • Reauthorizes HUD’s Recovery Housing Program (RHP) by increasing its annual funding, allowing grantees to cover more costs associated with providing housing, and requiring an annual report to Congress from HUD.

S. 1511, the Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act*

  • Led by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
  • Modifies the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) programs of state housing finance agencies to expand the supply of affordable homes and homeownership for low- and middle-income homebuyers.

S. 1603, the Preserving Rural Housing Investments Act

  • Led by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Todd Young (R-IN), and Mark Warner (D-VA).
  • Clarifies that Government Sponsored Enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not Tax-Exempt Controlled Entities and are able to participate in partnerships that are crucial for low-income housing investments.

S. 2234, the Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act

  • Led by Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Jack Reed (D-RI).
  • Streamlines and improves HUD’s homelessness assistance and prevention programs by cutting red tape and reducing administrative burdens within the Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grants, and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

S. 2361, the Accelerating Home Building Act**

  • Led by Sens. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH).
  • Establishes a HUD pilot grant program to help communities create “pattern books” of pre‑approved designs for missing‑middle and infill housing – particularly in rural and high‑opportunity areas – to speed up construction approvals and reduce housing.

S. 2414, the Housing Supply Expansion Act**

  • Led by Sens. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Tim Scott (R-SC), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Katie Britt (R-AL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Mike Crapo (R-ID).
  • Modernizes the federal definition of manufactured housing to include modular or prefabricated homes built without a permanent chassis.

S. 2651, the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act

  • Led by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
  • Aims are to expand housing supply, improve housing affordability and access, modernize housing programs, reduce regulatory barriers, and strengthen oversight.

H.R. 585, the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act*

  • Led in the House by Reps. Nick LaLota (R-NY), Ed Case (D-HI), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Susie Lee (D-NV), Patrick Ryan (D-NY), and Don Davis (D-NC).
  • Permanently authorizes the VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, which provides supportive services to very low-income veterans and their families occupying or transitioning to permanent housing.

H.R. 1231, the Supporting Transition and Recovery Through (START) Housing Act

  • Led by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), and Troy Carter (D-LA).
  • Expands access to transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental health crisis by strengthening and expanding HUD’s Recovery Housing Program (RHP) to all states.

H.R. 5105, the Unleashing Needed Local Options to Construct and Keep Housing (UNLOCK) Act

  • Led by Reps. Sam Liccardo (D-CA), Mike Flood (R-NE), Cleo Fields (D-LA), and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL).
  • Amends the Housing and Community Development Act to allow CDBG recipients to use their funds for new, affordable housing construction.

H.R. 5878, the HOME Reform Act

  • Led by Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO).
  • Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to encourage expansion of the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, with primary attention to rental housing.
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