A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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 Empty Lots to Housing Act. It allows certain real property that is no longer needed for its original purpose to be transferred. The Secretary may authorize a recipient of assistance to transfer this property to local governmental authorities or nonprofit organizations. It can also be transferred to third-party entities under specific conditions. The main goal of these transfers is the development of transit-oriented dwelling units. Any entity receiving the property must agree to certain housing reservation rules for a 30-year period.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets housing affordability for families with low incomes.
- Scored +7
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill facilitates the development of affordable housing through the transfer of unused federal property.
- Scored +5
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Transit-oriented development often focuses on and benefits urban residential areas.
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 adding Sec. 180(a)(1) allows the transfer of unneeded property to local governments or nonprofits to build transit-oriented housing, which helps communities get more housing.
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Section 2 adding Sec. 180(b)(1) requires that at least 40 percent of the housing units developed on the transferred property must be reserved for families with lower incomes, with rent capped at 30 percent of their adjusted income, making housing more affordable for working families.
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Section 2 adding Sec. 180(b)(2) requires that at least 20 percent of those reserved units must be set aside for families with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income, helping the families who need affordable housing the most.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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? — The bill specifically targets housing affordability for families with low incomes. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Transit-oriented development often focuses on and benefits urban residential areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — Third-party entities involved in development may benefit from these property transfers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved housing availability may benefit middle-class residents by increasing supply.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill facilitates the development of affordable housing through the transfer of unused federal property. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By mandating affordable rent for low-income families, the bill helps mitigate housing instability. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Increased affordable housing supply can assist in long-term efforts to reduce homelessness.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill encourages transit-oriented development, which supports public transit usage. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The bill provides a mechanism for repurposing federal land no longer needed for its original purpose.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Secretary more authority to authorize the transfer of real property.
- 6/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jake AuchinclossDemocrat · Massachusetts
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida