A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 Housing Building Occupancy Opportunities for Millions Act or the Housing BOOM Act. The legislation aims to increase the housing supply in the United States and address housing affordability and homelessness. It establishes multiple new funds, grant programs, and offices dedicated to expanding construction, supporting tenants, and preventing evictions. The bill authorizes funding across various housing and health programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Additionally, the legislation sets specific labor standards, such as prevailing wages and apprenticeship requirements, for construction projects receiving funding under the Act.
Yes· 3 of 19
- Scored +9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill greatly expands rental assistance, emergency shelter access, and supportive services for those in need.
- Scored +9
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill provides massive funding for rental assistance, middle-income housing loans, and the conversion of buildings into affordable units.
- Scored +9
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?
The bill provides extensive funding for emergency shelters, supportive services, and eviction prevention to combat homelessness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Housing Supply and Construction: Section 101 amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the state housing credit ceiling, which can help boost the construction of affordable housing. Section 102 establishes the Middle Income Housing Construction Loan Fund to make low-interest loans for rental housing targeting households earning between 60 and 120 percent of the area median income.
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Support for Workforce and Affordable Housing: Section 103 establishes a Workforce Housing Block Grant Program providing $5,000,000,000 annually from 2026 through 2030 to support workforce rental housing development. Section 104 establishes the Housing Accelerator Program to provide gap financing for affordable housing projects that include long-term affordability covenants.
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Combating Homelessness and Providing Emergency Shelters: Section 113 provides grants to convert hotels, motels, and vacant properties into emergency shelters and housing for homeless persons and families. Section 201 increases funding authorizations for homelessness assistance and supportive services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Furthermore, Section 202 establishes a Center for Unhoused Individuals within SAMHSA and provides grant funding to improve mental and behavioral health and housing services for unhoused individuals.
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Tenant Support and Eviction Prevention: Section 301 authorizes appropriations to increase tenant-based rental assistance vouchers by 1,000,000 through fiscal year 2035. Section 302 provides grants for housing counseling and navigation services to help individuals enroll in housing assistance programs. Section 303 establishes the Office of Eviction Prevention within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to protect tenants from evictions and administer related grant programs.
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Fair Housing and Language Access: Section 401 establishes the United States Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation to develop federal policy preserving and increasing affordable housing supply and rental market fairness. Section 402 requires the Secretary to release a comprehensive Language Access Plan to improve access to federal housing programs for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Labor Penalties on Construction Projects: Throughout the legislation, including Section 102, Section 103, and Section 104, eligible recipients who fail to meet specific qualified apprentice labor hour requirements must pay a penalty of $50 per unsatisfied labor hour to the Secretary of Labor, which could increase financial burdens on developers or contractors who are unable to fulfill these exact quotas.
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 greatly expands rental assistance, emergency shelter access, and supportive services for those in need. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill significantly increases funding for supportive housing specifically for persons with disabilities. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill increases funding for Indian housing block grants. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill increases funding specifically for supportive housing for the elderly. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill creates a specific loan fund targeting rental housing for middle-income earners. Would children be better off under this? — The bill increases funding for the development and rehabilitation of childcare facilities. Would women be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions to coordinate with the Office of Gender-Based Violence regarding eviction prevention. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes a HUD Language Access Plan to improve program access for those with limited English proficiency. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill directs the Interagency Council to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs on housing issues.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill provides massive funding for rental assistance, middle-income housing loans, and the conversion of buildings into affordable units. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill provides extensive funding for emergency shelters, supportive services, and eviction prevention to combat homelessness. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill provides additional funding specifically for the rehabilitation of childcare facilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By increasing housing supply and rental assistance, the bill aims to reduce the financial burden of housing on low-income households. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill requires states to submit equity-based allocation plans that address racial and income segregation in housing.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill establishes a SAMHSA Center for Unhoused Individuals and provides dedicated grant funding to expand mental and behavioral health services. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill funds expanded access to substance use disorder treatment and medication-assisted treatment for unhoused individuals.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill funds significant housing construction and conversion projects which will increase demand for labor.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill increases funding for USDA rural development housing programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes an Interagency Council to monitor and report on federal housing activities and obstacles.
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.