Provide tax incentives to developers who build affordable housing for the workforce.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act?
The Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act, introduced as H.R. 8626, has been in the House Committee on Ways and Means since April 29, 2026. Committee members must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act. This bill follows a similar proposal from December 6, 2023, that did not advance before the session ended.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act (H.R. 8626 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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. 6686 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6686 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.