HR7244Referred to Committee

First-Time Home Buyers Match Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-27
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Janelle S. Bynum
Janelle S. Bynum
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (549 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-01-27

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely create a matching grant or savings program to help first-time home buyers afford down payments and closing costs on their first home purchase. The program would probably match money that eligible buyers save or contribute themselves, making homeownership more accessible to people who struggle to accumulate the large upfront costs required by lenders. The bill would affect individuals trying to buy their first home, particularly those with lower to moderate incomes.

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Housing and Community Development
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