H.R.889 - Deliver Housing Now Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 889, the "Deliver Housing Now Act of 2025," aims to amend the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996. The amendment focuses on the Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration program. Specifically, it seeks to remove the upper limit on the number of public housing agencies (PHAs) that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can add to the MTW program, setting a lower limit instead.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is to expand the Moving to Work demonstration program. This expansion would allow more public housing agencies to participate and test innovative approaches to providing affordable housing. This could lead to more flexibility and potentially more effective housing solutions at the local level.
Potential Benefits
- Increased flexibility for public housing agencies to address local housing needs.
- Potential for innovative solutions to housing challenges through the MTW program.
- Expanded access to housing assistance for eligible individuals and families.
- Streamlined administrative processes within participating housing agencies.
- Improved data collection and evaluation of housing programs.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for inconsistent application of housing policies across different agencies.
- Risk of reduced accountability and oversight in the absence of a participation limit.
- Possible negative impacts on certain communities due to untested program changes.
- Increased administrative burden on HUD to manage a larger MTW program.
- Uncertainty regarding the long-term effectiveness of expanded MTW program.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It allows Congress to legislate in areas concerning housing and community development. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
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).