To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize the award of certain housing grants to applicants located in, or serving, low-income communities.

House Bill

H.R. 7791

119th Congress

To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize the award of certain housing grants to applicants located in, or serving, low-income communities.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harder

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to give preference to housing grant applications that benefit low-income communities. By directing more federal housing resources to areas where people struggle most with housing costs, the legislation aims to address housing affordability challenges in underserved neighborhoods.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

ChamberHouse

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To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize the award of certain housing grants to applicants located in, or serving, low-income communities.

This bill would allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to give preference to housing grant applications that benefit low-income communities. By directing more federal housing resources to areas where people struggle most with housing costs

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This bill would allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to give preference to housing grant applications that benefit low-income communities. By directing more federal housing resources to areas where people struggle most with housing costs, the legislation aims to address housing affordability challenges in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Number: 7791
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize the award of certain housing grants to applicants located in, or serving, low-income communities.
Bill Number: 7791
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to give preference to housing grant applications that benefit low-income communities. By directing more federal housing resources to areas where people struggle most with housing costs, the legislation aims to address housin

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to give preference to housing grant applications that benefit low-income communities. By directing more federal housing resources to areas where people struggle most with housing costs, the legislation aims to address housing affordability challenges in underserved neighborhoods.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gives HUD authority to prioritize housing grants for projects serving low-income communities rather than using a purely competitive process
Could help direct federal housing dollars to areas with the greatest need, where residents face significant housing cost burdens
Applies to 'certain housing grants' administered by HUD, though specific grant programs are not detailed in the summary
Currently has no cosponsors and is in the early stage of review by the Financial Services Committee

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit residents of low-income communities who face housing affordability challenges, potentially making it easier for local governments, nonprofits, and developers in these areas to secure federal funding for affordable housing projects. Community organizations serving disadvantaged neighborhoods could see increased access to HUD grants, potentially leading to more housing construction, rehabilitation, and assistance programs in areas that need them most.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7791, 119th Congress (2026). "To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize the award of certain housing grants to applicants located in, or serving, low-income communities.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7791

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