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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 98.7% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001300

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (9)

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

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-01-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2026-01-20

Previously

Financial Services CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-20

Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it easier for religious organizations to build housing and other community facilities on their property by reducing zoning restrictions and regulatory requirements they currently face. The legislation aims to help churches, synagogues, mosques, and other faith-based groups develop affordable housing and community services in their neighborhoods without the same lengthy approval processes that apply to other developers. Religious organizations and communities seeking affordable housing would be the primary beneficiaries, though the bill could also affect local zoning authority and neighborhood planning processes.

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Subjects

Housing and Community Development

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