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RepublicanBill · H.R. 4498· House(119-HR-4498)

Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act

Rep. Gonzales
Age: 46 years
Texas
Introduced
7/17/2025
Last activity
7/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by
Tony Gonzales
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 3
Housing and Community Development
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act," aims to amend the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. The primary purpose is to update eligibility requirements for the Community Development Block Grant Colonia Set-Aside Program. Specifically, it seeks to change the metropolitan statistical area population limits. This change involves replacing the current limit of 1,000,000 with a new limit of 2,000,000.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The expansion of program eligibility directly benefits low-income households seeking housing assistance.

  • Does this make housing cost less?+5

    The bill expands eligibility for the Colonia Set-Aside Program, which can facilitate more affordable housing access.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+4

    Colonia communities often have significant Hispanic populations that will benefit from expanded program access.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.