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US HB6327
Bill
Status
11/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eugene Vindman
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AI Summary
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Exempts USDA rural housing assistance programs (Sections 501, 502, 504, 515, 533, and 538 of the Housing Act of 1949) from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental review requirements when used for residential construction or modification on infill sites
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Defines "infill site" as land already served by existing water, sewer, and road infrastructure, excluding sites with only road access, areas designated high-risk for wildfire or flooding by FEMA, and undeveloped greenfields
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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress within 5 years evaluating whether the exemption reduced application review times, lowered administrative costs, and assessing impacts on rural affordable housing
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Preserves all environmental compliance requirements under laws other than NEPA, meaning projects must still meet other applicable environmental standards
Legislative Description
Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act
Housing and community development
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/28/2025