Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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 directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to publish guidelines and best practices for State and local zoning frameworks. It requires the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research to create these guidelines within three years of the Act's enactment. During the first two years, the Assistant Secretary must publish draft guidelines for public comment and establish a diverse task force for consultation. The guidelines will cover various topics such as reducing parking minimums, allowing duplexes and triplexes, and encouraging affordable housing. Additionally, the bill abolishes the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse and authorizes appropriations of $3,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 31
- Scored +8
Does this make housing cost less?
The primary intent is to increase the supply and accessibility of affordable housing.
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill specifically aims to increase the production of affordable housing.
- Scored +6
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Increased density and transit-oriented development primarily benefit urban areas.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill seeks to influence state and local zoning frameworks via federal guidelines.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Housing Access: Section 4(a) directs the creation of guidelines to support adequate housing production and provide housing opportunities for individuals at every income level across communities. This could help everyday people find places to live that they can actually afford.
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Inclusive Public Input: Section 4(c)(2)(J) includes provisions to reform the public engagement process by improving access for persons with limited English proficiency, improving communication for persons with disabilities, leveraging virtual meeting technologies, and doing proactive outreach. This ensures that more citizens have a real voice in community zoning decisions.
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Preservation of Low-Income Communities: Section 4(c)(2)(O) outlines mechanisms to preserve affordability, limit the disruption of low-income communities, and prevent the displacement of existing residents. This protects vulnerable neighbors from being priced out of their homes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that create direct negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 aims to increase the production of affordable housing. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased density and transit-oriented development primarily benefit urban areas. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increased supply can help stabilize costs for middle-income earners. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes requirements for meaningful access in public engagement. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Greater housing access can help mitigate historical wealth gaps. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Greater housing access can help mitigate historical wealth gaps. Would business owners be better off under this? — Streamlined development processes can reduce costs for developers and builders. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Greater housing access can help mitigate historical wealth gaps. Would retired people be better off under this? — More housing options can facilitate aging-in-place for retirees. Would students be better off under this? — Increased housing supply can help address student housing needs. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Greater housing access can help mitigate historical wealth gaps. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased housing supply may help young adults entering the market. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Increased housing supply may benefit high-income homeowners through increased property values. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Increased housing supply can assist immigrant populations finding homes. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Easier access to housing can benefit middle-aged workers. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Expanded housing options like ADUs can benefit aging-in-place seniors. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — More affordable housing options can benefit veterans. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes specific guidelines for rural community needs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The primary intent is to increase the supply and accessibility of affordable housing. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increasing housing availability can reduce the economic burden on low-income families. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Increasing housing supply can help mitigate homelessness over time. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill includes provisions for meaningful access for persons with disabilities in public engagement. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Addressing housing shortages can reduce economic disparities often tied to race.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increasing housing supply can support broader economic activity and labor mobility. Is this likely to create jobs? — Increased housing production may stimulate construction-related employment. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Addressing housing shortages can help mitigate long-term housing cost inflation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill encourages development that is closely tied to public transit. Does this invest in rural communities? — The guidelines specifically include considerations for rural communities. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Transit-oriented development can reduce car reliance and associated emissions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The federal government takes a more active role in providing guidelines for state and local land use. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The act includes mandates for public comments and reporting to Congress. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill seeks to influence state and local zoning frameworks via federal guidelines.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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