Create a pilot program to convert existing buildings into habitable housing units.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2026?
The Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2026 is H.R. 8854 and has been in the House Committee on Financial Services since May 14, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way most legislation ends in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2026 (H.R. 8854 (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 H.R. 10294 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10294 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gregory Meeks (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.