Bills/S. 788

HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act

HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act

In CommitteeEconomySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# HOPE for Homeownership Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act would restrict private equity firms and large investment companies from purchasing single-family homes intended for residential use. The bill aims to keep homes available for individual homebuyers rather than allowing institutional investors to buy them up as rental properties or investments. It would essentially limit who can purchase certain residential properties in the housing market. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact private equity firms, institutional investors, and large corporations that currently buy single-family homes.

It would also affect homebuyers and renters by potentially increasing the availability of homes for individual purchase and potentially affecting rental housing availability. Current homeowners would not be directly affected. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee (S 788, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.

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Latest Action

February 27, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsor

D
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
D-OR · Senate
6 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 27, 2025
Last Updated
February 27, 2025
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