Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Improving Housing Performance Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4140)
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 Improving Housing Performance Act. It requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to commission an independent, third-party study on manufactured homes in areas at high risk of natural hazards and weather extremes. The bill outlines specific research objectives, such as evaluating home performance and making recommendations to improve federal standards. A report detailing the study's findings, recommendations, and cost analyses must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates public reporting of study findings and recommendations on the HUD website for government accountability.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households frequently rely on manufactured homes, and safety improvements help protect their investments.
- Scored +3
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill focuses on natural hazards and extreme weather performance criteria, aiding better preparation and risk identification.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Information on High Risk Areas: Section 2(c)(2)(A) requires the study to establish clear, data-driven criteria for identifying areas at high risk of natural hazards and extreme weather. This is positive because it helps people clearly understand which geographic locations face heightened frequencies of weather extremes.
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Recommendations for Safer Homes: Section 2(c)(1) and Section 2(c)(2)(B) require recommendations on how to improve federal construction and safety standards based on how well modern manufactured homes withstand natural hazards. This could lead to better safety for individuals living in these homes over time.
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Public Accountability and Transparency: Section 2(d)(1) requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress and make it permanently and publicly available on the website of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This holds our voted officials and government agencies accountable by keeping the public fully informed of the study's findings and recommended legislative changes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Cost Increases: Section 2(d)(1)(C) requires an analysis of the effects of implementing recommendations on the overall performance and affordability of manufactured homes, including upfront production and installation costs. If future changes are made based on the study, it could potentially lead to higher costs for developing and living in these homes.
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? — Low-income households frequently rely on manufactured homes, and safety improvements help protect their investments. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class families living in manufactured housing benefit from enhanced structural standards and risk evaluations. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees living in manufactured home communities benefit from long-term housing resilience and safety evaluations. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural communities have a higher concentration of manufactured homes exposed to natural hazards. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Many seniors live on fixed incomes in manufactured housing communities and benefit from increased home safety standards. Would business owners be better off under this? — Manufactured housing industry stakeholders gain structured data and clarity on potential federal standard updates. Would children be better off under this? — Safer manufactured homes in natural hazard areas protect families and children residing in them. Would farmers be better off under this? — Rural areas and agricultural regions often feature manufactured housing placements that stand to benefit from resilience findings. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — A portion of middle-aged homeowners rely on manufactured housing as an affordable living option. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Some veterans utilize manufactured housing options and benefit from safer construction standards in disaster-prone areas. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Manufactured homes often serve as an entry point for young adults entering the housing market.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill focuses on natural hazards and extreme weather performance criteria, aiding better preparation and risk identification. Does this invest in rural communities? — Manufactured housing is frequently utilized in rural areas, and the study addresses resilient construction standards for these communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public reporting of study findings and recommendations on the HUD website for government accountability. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs the Secretary of HUD to commission a federal study and report back to congressional committees.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill provides better information and safety evaluations regarding manufactured homes in hazard-prone areas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The legislation commissions an independent, third-party research study on housing performance data and standards.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The legislation evaluates the performance and safety of manufactured housing, an important source of affordable housing.
- 7/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4140)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana