Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7597

Affordable Housing: Reporting on Regulatory Barriers

Affordable Housing Barriers Transparency Act

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This bill would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to add a new section to its yearly report. This section must point out specific rules and regulations that make it difficult or too expensive to build affordable housing.
The agency would also have to explain how these barriers can be reduced or removed. The goal is to help lawmakers understand what is standing in the way of creating more low-cost homes for American families.
By making these obstacles public, the bill aims to create a roadmap for cutting through red tape. This could eventually lead to faster construction and lower costs for renters and homebuyers across the country.

2 milestones2 actions

Feb 17, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Feb 17, 2026

Introduced in House

1 bill

Revitalizing America’s Housing Act

Dec 19 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Affordable Housing Barriers Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 7597

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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