Bill · H.R. 7344· House(119-HR-7344)
Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Sylvia Garcia
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act'', directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to perform a specific review. The Secretary must look at how the Build America, Buy America Act is being implemented regarding the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Following this review, the Secretary is required to issue updated guidance to clarify those requirements. Finally, a report detailing the review results and the new guidance must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make housing cost less?+2
The bill seeks to clarify implementation requirements for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to potentially streamline affordable housing activities.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires a formal report to Congressional committees regarding the Secretary's review and new guidance.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Clarification of the HOME program may indirectly support the delivery of affordable housing for low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarified Implementation: The bill requires the Secretary to issue updated guidance to clarify how the Build America, Buy America Act applies to activities assisted under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (Section 2(b)). This could provide more clarity regarding program requirements.
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Increased Oversight: The Secretary is mandated to complete a review of how the Build America, Buy America Act is implemented within the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (Section 2(a)).
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Transparency through Reporting: The Secretary must submit a report to the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs describing the review results and the issued guidance (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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Ami BeraDemocrat · California