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Introduced February 4, 2026 by Sylvia Garcia · Last progress February 4, 2026
The bill aims to make Buy America rules for federally assisted affordable housing clearer and more transparent—helping projects move more predictably—but imposes administrative burdens and risks tighter requirements that could increase costs or slow delivery of affordable housing.
State and local housing agencies, developers/contractors, and affordable housing residents (renters and low-income households) will face clearer Buy America rules and faster HUD guidance, reducing procurement uncertainty and compliance delays so federally assisted affordable housing projects can proceed more predictably.
House and Senate congressional committees will receive an official report within 270 days, improving congressional oversight and transparency of Buy America implementation in housing programs.
If HUD's guidance tightens Buy America requirements, builders and developers may face higher material costs and procurement challenges that could delay or raise costs of affordable housing projects, directly affecting renters and low-income households.
HUD and grantees (state and local housing agencies) will incur additional administrative costs and staff time to conduct the review, prepare guidance, and produce the report, which could divert resources away from program delivery.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Directs HUD to review and clarify how Build America, Buy America rules apply to federally assisted affordable housing projects and to issue guidance and a report on a set timeline.
Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to review and clarify how the Build America, Buy America rules apply to activities funded under the federal affordable housing assistance program (title II of the National Affordable Housing Act). HUD must finish the review within 180 days of enactment, issue updated guidance within 90 days after completing the review, and send a report to the House Financial Services Committee and Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee describing the findings and the guidance no later than 270 days after enactment. The measure does not create new funding or change program eligibility; it only directs HUD to provide clearer procurement guidance and a report on a set timeline.