Save Healthcare Workers Act

House Bill

H.R. 3178

119th Congress

Save Healthcare Workers Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver II

Representative

Democratic

MO-5

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Summary

This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants to help redevelop and revitalize shopping centers that have been abandoned or are underutilized. The goal is to eliminate blight and spur economic development in these areas.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants to help redevelop and revitalize shopping centers that have been abandoned or are underutilized. The goal is to eliminate blight and spur economic development in these areas.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Grayfield Redevelopment and Economic Advancement Through Effective Repurposing and Revitalization of Shopping Centers Act of 2023 or the GREATER Revitalization of Shopping Centers Act of 2023This bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make matching grants for projects financed under the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program in an effort to eliminate blight associated with abandoned or underutilized shopping centers.The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program allows HUD to provide loan guarantees to participating Community Development Block Grant recipients. These loan guarantees assist those recipients in financing economic and community development projects.The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the effectiveness of the program and to recommend improvements.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides matching grants to communities for projects financed through the HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program to redevelop abandoned or underutilized shopping centers.
Aims to eliminate blight and spur economic development in areas with struggling or vacant shopping centers.
Requires the Government Accountability Office to study the effectiveness of the program and recommend improvements.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would benefit local governments and communities struggling with vacant or underperforming shopping centers. It could lead to the revitalization of blighted commercial areas, creating new economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for nearby residents. The redevelopment projects could generate jobs, increase tax revenue, and make communities more vibrant and attractive.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Economic development

Government lending and loan guarantees

Housing and community development funding

Intergovernmental relations

Retail and wholesale trades

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3178, 119th Congress (2025). "Save Healthcare Workers Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3178