Allow religious organizations to build affordable housing on their land by removing local zoning restrictions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Yes in God's Backyard Act?
The Yes in God's Backyard Act remains stalled in the House Committee on Financial Services as of July 2026. The committee members must take action to move these bills forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most bills end in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Yes in God's Backyard Act (H.R. 6957 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3910 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3910 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Nanette Barragán (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
