H.R. 6772In committeeHousing
GAO ordered to study a national building code that could reshape housing rules
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 6772 directs the GAO to study a national building code within one year; no new rules are created.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 6772 directs the Government Accountability Office to study whether the United States should adopt a single national building code. The GAO has one year to complete the research and deliver a report to Congress. The study focuses on three questions: whether a national code could speed up local home-building approvals, lower construction costs, and improve affordable housing quality and availability.
Who does it affect?
Homebuilders and contractors who follow different codes across jurisdictions, local and state governments that currently control their own building standards, and Americans seeking affordable housing could all be affected if future action follows from the study.
Why does it matter?
Building codes currently vary widely from state to state and city to city, which the study is intended to examine as a potential factor in housing costs and availability. Because the bill only authorizes research, any consequences for local authority or industry practice would depend on separate future legislation.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- 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.
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Official title
Affordable Housing Through Common-Sense Standards Act
- Introduced:
- December 17, 2025
- Latest action:
- December 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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