HR. 855In Committee

Housing Innovation Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Establishes a HUD Office of Housing Innovation to run grants for urban housing planning, housing research, and community development outreach

Key points
  • Establish housing innovation office
  • Require GAO effectiveness report
  • Fund urban housing planning grants
  • Fund housing research grants
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-31 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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