Shontel Brown (D-OH)
Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026. It gives the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development the authority to offer capital assistance to owners, sponsors, or HUD-approved purchasers of eligible multifamily housing properties. The goal of this assistance is to make necessary physical improvements to distressed properties and ensure the long-term preservation of affordable housing. The bill outlines loan terms, matching requirements, and administrative duties for the Secretary to carry out the program.
Yes· 3 of 20
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households rely heavily on HUD-assisted multifamily housing, which will be rehabilitated and preserved under a 30-year affordability agreement.
- Scored +8
Does this make housing cost less?
The legislation provides direct loans and capital assistance to preserve and protect affordable multifamily housing properties with a mandatory 30-year affordability use agreement.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill explicitly targets accessibility deficiencies as part of the necessary physical improvements for multifamily housing projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b) and Section 2(c): Owners and sponsors of distressed multifamily housing can receive direct loans, which may be forgivable, to make necessary physical improvements. This helps ensure that residents have decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing.
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Section 2(d)(1)(C): Property owners must agree to establish or extend an affordable housing use agreement for 30 years to be eligible for loan assistance. This secures long-term affordable housing options for individuals and communities.
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Section 2(f)(1)(C): The Secretary must conduct outreach to and consultation with residents of distressed properties during implementation. This gives residents a voice and keeps them informed about the rehabilitation activities happening in their communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(d)(6)(A): Recipients of loan assistance generally must secure at least 20 percent of the total cost for necessary physical improvements from non-Federal sources. If an owner struggles to meet this match, it could delay or prevent needed repairs for residents living in distressed properties.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households rely heavily on HUD-assisted multifamily housing, which will be rehabilitated and preserved under a 30-year affordability agreement. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill explicitly targets accessibility deficiencies as part of the necessary physical improvements for multifamily housing projects. Would children be better off under this? — Children living in assisted multifamily housing benefit from safer, improved physical living conditions and long-term housing stability. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees living in senior-specific HUD-assisted housing properties will benefit from long-term housing preservation and vital safety repairs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill explicitly covers properties assisted under senior housing programs like Section 202, helping elderly residents maintain safe and stable homes. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas with high concentrations of HUD-assisted multifamily housing projects will see direct revitalization of distressed properties. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Black Americans disproportionately reside in assisted affordable housing and stand to benefit from the preservation and repair of distressed properties. Would business owners be better off under this? — Multifamily housing owners, sponsors, and approved purchasers receive direct loans and financial assistance to complete necessary property improvements. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic Americans living in HUD-assisted multifamily housing will benefit from improved safety and long-term affordability. Would women be better off under this? — Single mothers and women-led low-income households frequently benefit from HUD-assisted housing preservation initiatives. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Immigrant families who reside in affordable multifamily housing projects will see improved living conditions and long-term housing security. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural communities with eligible multifamily and senior housing properties can benefit from the rehabilitation loan program. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — General improvements to housing availability can marginally benefit middle-class families seeking affordable options.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The legislation provides direct loans and capital assistance to preserve and protect affordable multifamily housing properties with a mandatory 30-year affordability use agreement. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Protecting and revitalizing distressed affordable housing stock prevents displacement and reduces the risk of homelessness for vulnerable residents. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By preserving long-term affordable housing and fixing distressed properties, the bill helps lower-income families maintain stable, safe living conditions.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill provides capital assistance and loans for physical improvements to distressed multifamily housing, supporting local construction and economic activity. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Owners and sponsors of multifamily housing projects may include smaller entities benefiting from capital improvement loans.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The multifamily housing preservation provisions can apply to rural housing projects supported by relevant housing acts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates resident outreach, consultation, and program oversight by the Secretary of HUD.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia