Federal housing agencies ordered to coordinate and share data under HR 5429
In committeeH.R. 5429Latest action
Sponsor: Monica De La Cruz · Representative · TX
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Official title: HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act
119th Congress
Topics: Housing
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HR 5429 requires HUD, USDA, and VA to share housing data and file a joint efficiency report to Congress within 180 days.
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What does this do?
HR 5429 requires HUD, USDA, and the VA to sign a formal data-sharing agreement and produce a joint report identifying ways to run their housing programs more efficiently. The report must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the bill becoming law. Before reaching Congress, the report must be posted publicly for 30 days to allow comment from the general public.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly governs three federal agencies: HUD, USDA, and the VA. It could affect low-income renters and homebuyers using HUD programs, rural residents relying on USDA home loans and rental assistance, and military veterans using VA home loan benefits.
Why does it matter?
The bill is a study and coordination measure and does not directly change housing rules or create new programs. If the agencies identify efficiencies, those programs could potentially become easier to access and less wasteful over time, though no specific changes are guaranteed by this bill.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 17, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Oct 1, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.