Congress Proposes $375M 'Yes in God’s Backyard' Affordable Housing Act

September 4, 2025 – January 20, 2026

Senator Warner introduced a bill to provide $375 million in grants for religious organizations and colleges to convert surplus land into affordable rental housing. This initiative, formalized as the 'Yes in God’s Backyard Act,' aims to cap rents at 30% of tenant income through 2031.

Policies— 2 policys

Congress Proposes $375 Million to Help Churches and Colleges Build Affordable Housing

H.R. 7152

Affordable Housing: Building on Church and College Land

S. 2720

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