S-4872 : Still Just a Bill

Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2022

This bill provides assistance to rural, multifamily rental-housing projects and tenants.

Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for a Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that supports the preservation and revitalization of affordable housing projects that are financed with USDA loans.

Further, the bill makes changes to certain USDA rental assistance programs including by authorizing the USDA to provide rural housing vouchers for low-income households (including those not receiving rental assistance) residing in certain properties financed with or insured by USDA loans.

The USDA must also report on preserving the affordability of rental projects financed by USDA loans for low-income families.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-09-20CommitteeCommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development. Hearings held.Senate
2022-09-15IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2022-09-15IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jeanne Shaheen [D] (NH)
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Policy Area :

Housing and Community Development
See Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Environmental technology
  • Government information and archives
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Housing finance and home ownership
  • Housing industry and standards
  • Indian social and development programs
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Residential rehabilitation and home repair

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