Bill · H.R. 2525· House(119-HR-2525)
Housing Vouchers Fairness Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Housing Vouchers Fairness Act," seeks to authorize $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025. The funds are intended for rental vouchers specifically for high growth population areas. The Secretary is tasked with providing this additional assistance to eligible public housing agencies in an equitable manner. Eligibility is tied to specific population and growth criteria determined by the Secretary. These funds shall remain available for renewals each fiscal year until they are expended.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill directly provides rental assistance to low-income households through increased voucher availability.
Does this make housing cost less?+5
The bill provides $2 billion for rental vouchers to help meet housing affordability needs in high-growth areas.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+4
The bill targets high-growth areas which are frequently urban or densely populated.
The opposite
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-3
The eligibility criteria exclude areas with populations under 100,000, which may exclude many rural residents.
Does this invest in rural communities?-2
The bill's focus on high-population areas may disadvantage rural development needs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Additional Rental Assistance: The bill provides for additional assistance for tenant-based vouchers, which can help meet housing affordability needs in specific areas. (Section 2, Subparagraph A)
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Addressing Historical Shortfalls: The provision aims to address instances where previous voucher allocations did not keep pace with population growth. (Section s 2, Subparagraph A)
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Targeted Support for High Growth Areas: By focusing on the 25 areas that experienced the highest population growth between 2012 and 2022, the bill targets specific high-demand regions. (Section 2, Subparagraph C)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Geographic Reach: Because the bill specifically defines "eligible public housing agency" based on high population growth and populations greater than 100,000, areas that do not meet these specific criteria may not receive this assistance. (Section 2, Subparagraph C)
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Rural Residents-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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