Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

# Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act (HR 4659) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would direct federal agencies to identify and report on government regulations that make it harder to build new housing. The legislation aims to uncover which federal rules and requirements increase housing construction costs or create obstacles to development. By documenting these barriers, the bill seeks to help policymakers understand what regulatory changes might make housing more affordable and easier to build. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect federal agencies tasked with environmental review, building standards, and housing oversight.

It would also impact housing developers, builders, and ultimately people seeking affordable housing. The main provision requires these agencies to analyze their own regulations and report findings to Congress—essentially a fact-finding exercise rather than an immediate change to housing policy. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) and remains in the early stages of the legislative process.