Bill · H.R. 3988· House(119-HR-3988)

To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to conduct a study and submit a report about how Federal agencies identify and record cases of housing loss in the United States, and for other purposes.

Age: 44 years

Maryland

Introduced: 6/12/2025
Last activity: 6/12/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Johnny Olszewski
Cosponsors: - 23 - 0

Housing and Community Development

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to conduct a joint study regarding how Federal agencies identify and record housing loss. The study must involve consultation with several specific officials, including the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. A report must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees within six months of enactment. This report is required to define types of housing loss, determine which are most common, and identify existing Federal data sets. Additionally, the report must describe the frequency, sharing policies, specificity, and reliability of these data sets. Finally, the report should recommend ways to improve identification and recording, as well as any required resources or legislative authorities.

Yes· 3 of 19

Does this make housing cost less?+3
By studying and defining housing loss, the bill provides a foundation for better addressing housing instability and affordability.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Better tracking of housing loss can lead to more targeted support for low-income families facing displacement.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
Urban areas often experience higher rates of housing loss and eviction, making this study highly relevant.