Yes in God's Backyard Act
Sponsor

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (9)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13)Original· 2026-01-20
- Danny K. Davis (D-IL-7)Original· 2026-01-20
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2026-01-20
- LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10)Original· 2026-01-20
- Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15)Original· 2026-01-20
- Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11)Original· 2026-01-20
- Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-3)Original· 2026-01-20
- Josh Harder (D-CA-9)· 2026-01-22
- George Latimer (D-NY-16)· 2026-03-27
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 →
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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