HR6957Referred to Committee

Yes in God's Backyard Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-07
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Nanette Diaz Barragán
Nanette Diaz Barragán
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.6% (651 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2026-01-07

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it easier for religious organizations to build housing and other community facilities on their properties 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 as many local government barriers. Religious organizations and communities seeking affordable housing would be the primary beneficiaries.

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Housing and Community Development
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