Search Results: keywords:"housing quality standards"

  • H. R. 8722 — To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide housing assistance for youth and young adults who are unstably housed.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,026

    H.R. 8722, titled the "Homes for Young Adults Act of 2024," proposes changes to the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 to aid young people who are homeless or struggling with unstable housing. The bill aims to ensure that those aged 18 to 30, or emancipated minors, can access housing...

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    H.R. 8722 is a bill that wants to make it easier for young people, who don't have a stable place to live, to get help finding a home they can afford. It also looks to make sure everyone can understand the rules and get the same quality help, no matter where they live or what language they speak.

  • S. 890 — To increase the number of landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,197

    S. 890, titled the “Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025,” aims to encourage more landlords in the United States to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program. This bill proposes to provide incentives like one-time payments and security deposit assistance to...

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    The "Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025" wants to help more landlords join a program that makes housing more affordable. It plans to give money and other support to landlords if they rent to families who need help paying for a place to live.

  • H. R. 2684 — To require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to inspect certain public housing developments to ensure compliance with housing quality and safety standards, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:363

    H. R. 2684, also known as the “Dignity in Housing Act of 2025,” is a bill that mandates the Department of Housing and Urban Development to perform inspections on certain large public housing developments in the U.S. The bill requires these inspections to be conducted every...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 2684 wants to make sure that big apartment buildings where lots of people live are safe and nice. So, it says that every two years, someone has to check these places and tell everyone if they are up to standard.