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HR7468Referred to Committee

First-Time Home Buyer Empowerment Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-10
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Tracey Mann
Tracey Mann
Republican · KS · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (554 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000871

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (10)

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

  • J. Luis Correa (D-CA-46)Original· 2026-02-10
  • James C. Moylan (R-GU)Original· 2026-02-10
  • John J. McGuire III (R-VA-5)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Mark Alford (R-MO-4)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Mike Bost (R-IL-12)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Nancy Mace (R-SC-1)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Tom Barrett (R-MI-7)Original· 2026-02-10
  • James R. Baird (R-IN-4)· 2026-02-20

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 House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-02-10

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely provide tax breaks or financial assistance to people buying their first home, such as tax credits, deductions, or down payment help. The goal is to make homeownership more affordable for first-time buyers who might otherwise struggle to save enough money for a down payment or cover closing costs. The bill is currently being reviewed by the House committee that handles tax policy.

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

Taxation
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