Yes in God's Backyard Act

House Bill

H.R. 6957

119th Congress

Yes in God's Backyard Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 7, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Sponsor information unavailable

Cosponsors

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Quick Stats

Summary

Based on the title 'Yes in God's Backyard Act,' this bill likely addresses housing or land use issues, possibly related to religious institutions or faith-based organizations. The full text is not yet available, so the specific provisions and requirements cannot be determined at this time.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced1/7/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

ChamberHouse

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Yes in God's Backyard Act

Based on the title 'Yes in God's Backyard Act,' this bill likely addresses housing or land use issues, possibly related to religious institutions or faith-based organizations. The full text is not yet available, so the specific provisions and requirements cann

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Based on the title 'Yes in God's Backyard Act,' this bill likely addresses housing or land use issues, possibly related to religious institutions or faith-based organizations. The full text is not yet available, so the specific provisions and requirements cannot be determined at this time.

Bill Number: 6957
Introduced: 1/7/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Yes in God's Backyard Act
Bill Number: 6957
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 1/7/2026
Summary: Based on the title 'Yes in God's Backyard Act,' this bill likely addresses housing or land use issues, possibly related to religious institutions or faith-based organizations. The full text is not yet available, so the specific provisions and requirements cannot be determined at this time.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

Based on the title 'Yes in God's Backyard Act,' this bill likely addresses housing or land use issues, possibly related to religious institutions or faith-based organizations. The full text is not yet available, so the specific provisions and requirements cannot be determined at this time.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, which typically handles housing, banking, and urban development matters.
The title suggests the bill may involve religious institutions and property or land use decisions.
The phrase 'in God's Backyard' may indicate provisions related to allowing certain types of development or housing on or near religious properties.
Without the full bill text, the specific mechanisms, requirements, or changes to existing law cannot be confirmed.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The potential impact cannot be accurately assessed without the full bill text. Based on the committee assignment and title, this bill may affect religious organizations, local zoning authorities, and possibly housing development in communities. Any specific effects on individuals, organizations, or government entities remain unclear until the complete text is available.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6957, 119th Congress (2026). "Yes in God's Backyard Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6957

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