Bill · H.R. 4989· House(119-HR-4989)

Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025

Age: 50 years

Indiana

Introduced: 8/15/2025
Last activity: 8/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Marlin Stutzman
Cosponsors: - 8 - 7

Housing and Community Development

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to create a memorandum of understanding. This agreement aims to evaluate environmental exclusions and develop a process to designate a lead agency for streamlining environmental reviews for housing projects funded by both agencies. The agencies are also tasked with evaluating the feasibility of joint physical inspections. Additionally, an advisory working group including various stakeholders must be established to consult on the implementation of this memorandum. Finally, a report containing recommendations to improve the efficiency of these housing projects must be submitted to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The bill addresses housing projects funded by the USDA, which are central to rural infrastructure.
Does this make housing cost less?+4
The bill seeks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of housing projects funded by HUD and the USDA.
Does this invest in rural communities?+4
The bill specifically targets housing projects funded by the Department of Agriculture, which supports rural community development.

The opposite

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-1
The bill focuses on evaluating categorical exclusions to streamline and potentially expedite environmental reviews.