Congress·In Committee·S. 3970
Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act
Rural Housing: Speeding Up Construction on Existing Lots
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill aims to make it faster and cheaper to build or fix up homes in rural areas. It does this by removing the requirement for a long federal environmental review for certain housing projects.
- The change applies to homes built on "infill sites," which are lots that already have roads, water lines, and sewer systems. It does not allow building on untouched land like forests or farms, and it won't apply to areas at high risk for floods or wildfires.
- The policy targets specific rural housing programs run by the Department of Agriculture. These programs help low-income families buy, build, or repair homes and support the construction of affordable rental housing in rural communities.
- After five years, the Department of Agriculture would have to report back to Congress on whether this actually saved time and money. This report would also look at how the change affected the availability of affordable housing in rural America.
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Milestones
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Mar 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act
Bill NumberS 3970
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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