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S. 1527: Housing Affordability Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-04-30
SponsorSen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]
Policy areaFinance and Financial Sector
Cosponsors2
Latest action2025-04-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Last updated2026-04-14

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-30):

Housing Affordability Act

This bill increases the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA's) multifamily housing loan limits for mortgage insurance and requires the use of a more specific inflation index for these limits.

Specifically, the bill increases the loan limits to qualify for FHA mortgage insurance for rental housing, cooperative housing, rehabilitation and neighborhood conservation housing, housing for moderate income and displaced families, housing for elderly persons, and condominiums, and it requires these limits to be indexed to the Price Deflator Index of Multifamily Residential Units Under Construction released by the Bureau of the Census. Currently, these limits are indexed to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.

Cosponsors (2)

NameParty / state
David McCormick R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-30
Kevin Cramer R ND 2025-05-01

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1527 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1527?

S. 1527 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Housing Affordability Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1527 are available on congress.gov.

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