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This bill establishes two key programs to address housing challenges in the United States: a Local Housing Policy Grant and Loan Pilot Program administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and a pilot program for transferring unused federal real property to state and local authorities for housing development. Under the first program, HUD will competitively award planning grants, implementation grants, and direct loans to eligible entities (states, local governments, tribes) to develop and implement comprehensive housing policy plans aimed at increasing housing supply, affordability, and accessibility. Grants will prioritize entities that seek to improve housing near transit, leverage existing infrastructure, coordinate with transportation and workforce agencies, and avoid displacing residents. The bill requires grant recipients to provide matching funds based on their population size and mandates regular reporting on grant expenditures and housing plan progress. The second program, managed by the General Services Administration, will facilitate the transfer of unused federal properties to local entities for developing mixed-use neighborhoods or affordable housing over a five-year period. The bill authorizes $200 million in appropriations annually from 2026 to 2031 to support these initiatives and requires HUD to establish a learning network to share best practices and conduct a comprehensive study on the program's impact after five years.

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