HUD environmental review authority would extend to tribal governments under HR 4810
In committeeH.R. 4810Latest action
Sponsor: Sam T. Liccardo · Representative · CA
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Official title: BUILD Housing Act
119th Congress
Topics: Housing
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HR 4810 lets states, localities, and tribal governments run environmental reviews for more HUD-funded housing projects.
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What does this do?
HR 4810 expands the types of HUD-funded housing assistance programs for which states and local governments can take over environmental review responsibilities from the federal government. It also adds federally recognized Native American tribes to the list of entities eligible to conduct and be accountable for those reviews. Currently only states and local governments hold that option, and only for a narrower range of programs.
Who does it affect?
State, local, and tribal government officials who manage HUD-funded housing programs are directly affected, along with developers and organizations building those homes. People living in or near communities where HUD-funded housing is built are also affected, as the entity responsible for environmental oversight would change.
Why does it matter?
Shifting review authority to more local levels of government changes which entity is accountable for ensuring environmental protections are met on housing projects. Supporters contend this reduces federal processing delays, while critics question whether local oversight provides the same level of environmental protection as federal review.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 29, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 29, 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.