Increase the number of landlords who accept federal housing vouchers to help families find affordable homes.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025?
The Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1981, has remained in the House Committee on Financial Services since March 9, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive such a vote and expire in committee. This lack of action has continued for 15 months as of June 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025 (H.R. 1981 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2025
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 H.R. 4606 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4606 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.