HR 4756
116th Congress
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Housing Innovation Act of 2019
Introduced: October 18, 2019
Introduced by:
DeSaulnier, Mark
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Housing Innovation Act of 2019
This bill establishes the Office of Housing Innovation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The office must establish grant programs to support (1) planning efforts that address housing needs in urban areas; (2) research and studies to support, inform, and advise local governments on their plans for new housing and community development; and (3) outreach programs focused on issues related to housing, community development, and regional planning.
The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the grant programs.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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