Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025

# Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025 would encourage the development of residential housing in areas near public transportation systems like buses, trains, and transit stations. The bill aims to address housing shortages by making it easier and more attractive to build apartments, condos, and other homes in locations with good transit access, rather than in more distant suburban areas. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact cities and local governments that control zoning rules, developers who build housing, and people looking for affordable places to live. It could also affect transit agencies and communities near transit stations.

The changes would likely influence urban planning decisions across the country. **Current Status:** The bill (S 2363) is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii. As with many bills at this stage, it may be modified, debated, or ultimately not pass into law. *Note: Specific provisions and details of this bill were not available in the source material provided.*.