H.R.3988 - To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to conduct a study and submit a report about how Federal agencies identify and record cases of housing loss in the United States, and for other purposes. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 3988 directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Director of the Bureau of the Census to conduct a study on how federal agencies identify and record cases of housing loss in the United States. The bill requires a report to be submitted to specific committees in both the House and Senate. The report must identify types of housing loss, determine the most common types, identify relevant federal datasets, and recommend ways to improve the identification and recording of housing loss.
Expected Effects
The bill aims to improve the understanding of housing loss by federal agencies. This could lead to better data collection and potentially more effective policies to address housing instability. The immediate effect would be the allocation of resources towards conducting the study and preparing the report.
Potential Benefits
- Improved data collection on housing loss.
- Better understanding of the causes and types of housing loss.
- Potential for more effective policies to address housing instability.
- Increased awareness of the issue of housing loss among federal agencies.
- Identification of gaps in existing data and resources.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The study and report may require significant resources from HUD and the Bureau of the Census.
- The recommendations in the report may not be implemented.
- The study may not capture all types of housing loss.
- The data collected may not be accurate or reliable.
- There may be delays in the completion and submission of the report.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to be constitutionally aligned. Congress has the power to legislate on matters related to housing and data collection under Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers. The study and report do not infringe on any individual liberties or rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).