Proposal:Build More Housing Near Transit Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 4307
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Build More Housing Near Transit Act

This bill revises requirements for the fixed guideway capital investment grant program.

Specifically, the bill

• requires capital investment grant applicants to conduct a housing feasibility assessment along proposed transit routes prior to a project advancing to the engineering phase of development, and
• prioritizes a commitment to changing local land use policies in project station areas to accommodate affordable and market-rate housing development.

Bill Title

Build More Housing Near Transit Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-09-12: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2019-09-12: Introduced in House
• 2019-09-12: Introduced in House
• 2019-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
• 2019-09-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.