Bill · H.R. 9977· House(119-HR-9977)
Homebuilding Materials Tariff Relief Act
- Introduced
- 7/30/2026
- Last activity
- 7/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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
- Donald Beyer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Homebuilding Materials Tariff Relief Act. It exempts specific critical homebuilding products from covered tariffs that are imposed on or after January 20, 2025. The bill outlines that the President cannot reimpose these covered tariffs unless the National Association of Realtors' Housing Affordability Index reaches an average fixed index of 160 or above for a 12-month period, and a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. The legislation defines covered tariffs by listing specific exceptions, such as tariffs imposed under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. It also includes a detailed list of Harmonized Tariff Schedule headings and subheadings that classify what counts as a critical homebuilding product.
Yes· 3 of 26
Does this make housing cost less?+7
Reducing tariffs on homebuilding materials directly lowers the cost of constructing new homes.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Increases the likelihood of affordable housing construction.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Construction and building material business owners face lower costs.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Exempting tariffs reduces government revenue from customs duties.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
Limits the President's authority to reimpose tariffs without Congressional approval.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1
Reduces federal revenue through tariff exemptions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Exemption of Critical Homebuilding Products from Tariffs: Section 2, subsection (a) states that beginning on the date of enactment, critical homebuilding products are exempt from covered tariffs imposed on or after January 20, 2025. This provision could lower costs for materials and inputs used in the construction and furnishing of single-family and multi-family residential buildings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Conditions for Reimposing Tariffs: Section 2, subsection (b)(1) dictates that the President cannot reimpose a covered tariff on a critical homebuilding product unless the Housing Affordability Index maintained by the National Association of Realtors reaches an average fixed index of 160 or above for the preceding 12-month period and a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. This creates a high regulatory and legislative hurdle for altering these tariffs, which limits executive flexibility.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Billionaires+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+2Good For White Americans+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+4Reduces Inflation+4Increases Job Creation+3Reduces National Debt-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+7Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
- Introduced in House