H.R.6644 — To increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes
House Roll Call
H.R.6644
| Bill | H.R.6644 — To increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 390 / Nay 9 / Present 0 / Not Voting 33 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 192 | 8 | 0 | 18 |
| D | 198 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
HR 6644 (119th Congress), “To increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes,” is a broad housing-supply bill aimed at accelerating residential construction, reducing regulatory barriers, and expanding financing tools for new and preserved housing. The measure’s title has been amended by the House without objection, signaling a refinement of scope or emphasis but not yet indicating final passage.
Substantively, the bill is structured around three main levers: (1) incentives and conditions tied to federal funding, (2) expanded or modified credit and financing authorities, and (3) technical assistance and data improvements.
First, HR 6644 would likely condition certain federal housing or community development funds—such as HUD block grants or transportation-related grants—on state and local actions that facilitate housing production. These may include easing restrictive zoning, streamlining permitting, allowing greater density or accessory dwelling units, and reducing minimum lot sizes or parking mandates. Local governments and planning agencies are key implementers; they are not directly regulated in the traditional sense but face new eligibility criteria or scoring preferences for federal dollars.
Second, the bill is expected to adjust federal credit programs and guarantees (e.g., FHA, Ginnie Mae, or other HUD-related authorities) to support construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable and workforce housing. This can include higher or more flexible loan limits, new or expanded loan products for multifamily or missing-middle housing, and support for nonprofit and mission-driven developers. Financial institutions, developers, and housing finance agencies are primary beneficiaries of these tools, with low- and moderate-income renters and first-time homebuyers as indirect beneficiaries.
Third, HR 6644 likely authorizes funding for technical assistance, planning grants, and improved data collection on land use, permitting times, and housing production. HUD and potentially other agencies (such as DOT or Treasury, depending on cross-program linkages) would administer these efforts.
Key timelines would be tied to authorization periods (often 3–5 years), phased implementation of grant conditions, and deadlines for issuing regulations and guidance to states and localities following enactment.
Yea (390)
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
C
Christian Menefee
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (9)
Not Voting (33)
E
Eric Swalwell
