Provide federal financial assistance to help first generation homebuyers cover down payments and closing costs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025?
The Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025, known as H.R. 4069, has remained in the House Committee on Financial Services since June 22, 2025. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most bills end in the legislative process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4069 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since June 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. 4231 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4231 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Maxine Waters (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
