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US HR3198

US HR3198
Yes In My Backyard Act


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Introduced
05/13/2021
In Committee
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require certain grantees under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to submit a plan to track discriminatory land use policies, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Yes In My Backyard Act, aims to discourage the use of discriminatory land use policies and remove barriers to making housing more affordable. The key provisions of the bill require certain grantees under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to submit a plan that tracks their implementation of various land use policies, such as allowing higher-density zoning, reducing parking requirements, and streamlining permitting processes. The goal is to further the original intent of the Community Development Block Grant program and increase the availability of affordable housing.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 05/13/2021)

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