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HR6771Referred to Committee

Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.9% (526 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000187

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Al Green (D-TX-9)· 2026-01-13
  • Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-7)· 2026-03-18
  • Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-3)· 2026-03-18

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-12-17

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to address the nation's housing shortage and affordability crisis through federal funding and policy changes, likely including measures to increase housing supply, help renters and first-time homebuyers, and support community development projects. It would affect housing developers, low-income families struggling with rent and homeownership, and local communities working to build more affordable housing. The proposal is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine which parts fall under their respective areas of responsibility.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Housing and Community Development
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