Jefferson Shreve (R-IN)
Build More Homes Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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 known as the Build More Homes Act. It directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the development and adoption of pattern books in the United States. Pattern books are defined as sets of construction plans assessed and approved by localities for compliance with local building and permitting standards to streamline and expedite approval pathways for housing construction. The United States is facing a housing shortage that contributes to rising costs and reduced affordability. The study will look at the effect of pattern books on housing supply, permitting efficiency, and costs, as well as identify regulatory barriers and best practices. The Comptroller General must consult with local government representatives and other public and private entities. Finally, a report on the study must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available no later than 18 months after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +4
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill mandates a national study on pattern books to identify ways to increase housing supply and lower construction costs.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates that the Comptroller General submit a comprehensive public report on housing pattern books to Congress and make it publicly available.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults often face significant barriers to housing affordability, which this bill aims to address by studying ways to increase housing supply.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(a)(1) directs a study on the effect of pattern books on housing supply, permitting efficiency, and costs of construction and development. This could be considered positive because it aims to look at tools that may lower costs and increase housing supply.
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Section 3(a)(3) requires the identification of best practices from jurisdictions that have successfully implemented pattern books, including recommendations for rural communities. This could be considered positive because it provides recommendations specifically aimed at helping rural communities.
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Section 3(c) requires the Comptroller General to submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available not later than 18 months after the enactment of the Act. This could be considered positive because it ensures transparency and accountability for the people by making the study findings public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts explicitly found within the provided text of the bill.
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 business owners be better off under this? — Real estate developers and construction business owners could benefit from the standardization and efficiency promoted by pattern books. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower-income households stand to benefit from measures aimed at reducing housing shortages and lowering construction costs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-income families struggling with housing costs may benefit from streamlined permitting and increased housing supply. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The study specifically includes recommendations and best practices tailored for rural communities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults often face significant barriers to housing affordability, which this bill aims to address by studying ways to increase housing supply.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill mandates a national study on pattern books to identify ways to increase housing supply and lower construction costs. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Studying mechanisms to increase housing supply and reduce building costs helps address factors underlying homelessness.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates that the Comptroller General submit a comprehensive public report on housing pattern books to Congress and make it publicly available.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill studies pattern books to streamline housing development, which could help small builders and developers reduce permitting costs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically requires the study to identify best practices and recommendations for implementing pattern books in rural communities.
- 10/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire