Marlin Stutzman (R-IN)
Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 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
The Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to create a memorandum of understanding. This agreement aims to evaluate environmental exclusions and develop a process to designate a lead agency for streamlining environmental reviews for housing projects funded by both agencies. The agencies are also tasked with evaluating the feasibility of joint physical inspections. Additionally, an advisory working group including various stakeholders must be established to consult on the implementation of this memorandum. Finally, a report containing recommendations to improve the efficiency of these housing projects must be submitted to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill addresses housing projects funded by the USDA, which are central to rural infrastructure.
- Scored +4
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of housing projects funded by HUD and the USDA.
- Scored +4
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill specifically targets housing projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, which supports rural community development.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill focuses on evaluating categorical exclusions to streamline and potentially expedite environmental reviews.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Environmental Reviews: Section 2(a)(2) seeks to develop a process to designate a lead agency to streamline the adoption of environmental impact statements and assessments for projects funded by both agencies, which could speed up construction.
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Efficient Inspection Processes: Section 2(a)(4) directs the agencies to evaluate the feasibility of a joint physical inspection process for housing projects funded by both the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture.
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Stakeholder Inclusion: Section 2(b)(2) establishes an advisory working group that includes diverse voices such as affordable housing nonprofit organizations, home builders, public housing agencies, and residents of assisted housing, allowing these groups to consult on the implementation of the memorandum.
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Efficiency Recommendations: Section 2(c)(1) requires a report that includes recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of housing projects funded by both departments.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified in the text, but Section 2(c)(2) implies that certain actions could be harmful if they were to:
- Reduce resident safety (Section 2(c)(2)(A)).
- Shift long-term costs onto residents (Section 2(c)(2)(B)).
- Undermine environmental standards for residents (Section 2(c)(2)(C)).
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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill addresses housing projects funded by the USDA, which are central to rural infrastructure. Would business owners be better off under this? — Home builders and property management companies may benefit from more efficient regulatory and inspection processes. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Streamlining housing projects may lead to more efficient delivery of affordable housing for low-income residents.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of housing projects funded by HUD and the USDA. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By improving the efficiency of housing projects, the bill may facilitate better access to assisted housing for low-income populations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill streamlines environmental reviews and inspection processes which can reduce administrative burdens for housing developers and builders.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically targets housing projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, which supports rural community development. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill focuses on evaluating categorical exclusions to streamline and potentially expedite environmental reviews.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to be submitted to Congress containing recommendations for improvements.
- 6/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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