Search Results: keywords:"zoning laws"

  • H. R. 8604 — To reduce regulatory barriers to housing, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,201

    H.R. 8604, the "Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act," aims to tackle housing shortages in the United States by eliminating local and state regulatory obstacles. The bill encourages cooperation among various federal departments and local governments to streamline processes that hinder...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8604 is a plan to make it easier to build more houses by cutting down on rules that make it hard to do so. It wants people to work together better and even make a big map of where everything can be built, so more people can have homes that don't cost too much.

  • S. 4796 — Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:54,832

    The bill S. 4796 allocates funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. It covers various appropriations, including funding for transportation infrastructure, public housing...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like a plan to use money to fix roads and help people find homes, but it needs to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly. It’s a bit like setting rules for a big piggy bank to make sure everyone shares and no one cheats.