Bill · S. 2363· Senate(119-S-2363)
Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/21/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Schatz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025" aims to increase affordable housing near transit by amending title 49 of the United States Code. It incentivizes pro-housing policies in capital investment grants. The bill allows the Secretary to increase a project's rating if the applicant provides evidence of pro-housing policies near transit facilities and requires reporting on projects that receive adjusted ratings due to these policies.
Yes· 3 of 24
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
The bill specifically encourages housing units affordable below the area median income, directly benefiting low-income households.
Does this make housing cost less?+8
This bill incentivizes pro-housing policies near transit, which should increase the availability of affordable housing.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+7
The bill focuses on building housing near transit, which is predominantly in urban areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Incentivizing Pro-Housing Policies (Section 2): This could lead to the removal of regulatory barriers to housing construction and preservation. This can make it easier to build more housing, including affordable housing, potentially increasing the supply of housing and lowering costs for individuals and families.
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Increased Project Rating for Pro-Housing Policies (Section 2, subsection (g)(2)(D)): The Secretary may increase a project's rating if the applicant submits documented evidence of pro-housing policies for areas near transit. This could encourage developers to build more affordable housing near transit, providing easier access to transportation and potentially reducing transportation costs for residents.
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Focus on Housing Units Affordable Below the Area Median Income (Section 2, subsection (g)(2)(E)): The Secretary must consult with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate if the policies documented by the applicant will lead to an amount of housing units, including those affordable below the area median income, that is appropriate to expected housing demand. This could ensure that new housing developments include units affordable to low-income households, addressing a critical need for affordable housing options.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I am unable to identify any negative impacts for people based on the information provided in this bill.
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+9Good For Urban Residents+7Good For Young Adults+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Students+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Immigrants+4Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For Children+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+8Improves Poverty Reduction+4Reduces Homelessness+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/21/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana