Passed in the House on February 9, 2026 · 390 Yea, 9 Nay, 33 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 6644 Housing for the 21st Century Act
In plain English: This bill aims to increase housing supply by revising federal programs, expanding financing for affordable housing, and providing grants for community development. It also makes changes to mortgage insurance, income eligibility for housing assistance, and environmental reviews for certain housing projects.
Housing for the 21st Century ActThis bill revises federal housing programs, including by expanding available financing for affordable housing and providing grants for planning and community development activities.For example, the bill increases the statutory maximum loan limits for mortgage insurance programs administered by the Federal Housing Administration for multifamily homes and requires the use of a more specific inflation index for such loans.The bill also increases the maximum eligible …