Bill · H.R. 7503· House(119-HR-7503)
Housing for Heroes Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Housing for Heroes Act of 2026," aims to expand the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. It specifically targets members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. The legislation changes how eligible properties are determined for these specific groups. It allows these professionals to purchase single-unit properties acquired by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. This change applies regardless of whether the properties are located in a revitalization area.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make housing cost less?+5
The bill expands access to the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program by allowing specific professionals to purchase single-unit properties regardless of whether they are in a revitalization area.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill expands the eligibility of single-unit properties for purchase by members of the Armed Forces through the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
The bill provides housing purchase opportunities for professionals such as law enforcement and firefighters.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Property Access: Members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers can now purchase eligible properties under the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program without the requirement that the properties be located in a revitalization area. (Section 2, subsection b)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 Veterans+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 2/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey