Federal bill would require local zoning reports from CDBG grant recipients
In committeeH.R. 4659Latest action
Sponsor: Mike Flood · Representative · NE
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Official title: Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act
119th Congress
Topics: Housing
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HR 4659 requires local CDBG recipients to report zoning rules to HUD every 5 years but cannot force any policy changes.
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What does this do?
HR 4659 requires cities, counties, and other local governments that receive Community Development Block Grant funding to submit a report to HUD at least once every five years. The report must describe local land use and zoning rules across approximately 22 specific topics, including policies on duplexes, accessory dwelling units, office-to-apartment conversions, and parking requirements. Communities must indicate whether they have adopted each policy, whether they plan to, and how it might affect housing in their area.
Who does it affect?
Local governments that receive CDBG funding are directly affected, covering many cities and counties of varying sizes across the country. Renters, homebuyers, builders, developers, and housing advocates may be indirectly affected as the data informs broader policy discussions.
Why does it matter?
The bill functions as a data-collection and transparency measure, giving the federal government a standardized view of local zoning rules that may be limiting new home construction. HUD has one year after passage to create the standardized reporting form, but the law explicitly bars HUD from using the information to punish or take enforcement action against any community.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 23, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 23, 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 House Committee on Financial Services.