HR4957-119

Introduced

To reform rural housing programs, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Aug 12, 2025

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Aug 12, 2025

Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Cleaver) introduced …

Primary Purpose

Reforms USDA Rural Housing Service programs to preserve rural multifamily housing, improve loan processing, and protect low-income tenants during property foreclosure and loan maturity.

Policy Domains

Rural Development Affordable Housing Agriculture

Legislative Strategy

"Provide tools for USDA to restructure maturing rural housing loans and preserve affordable housing stock through rental assistance contract renewals and loan modifications"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Low-income rural tenants and farm laborers
  • Owners of USDA-financed rural multifamily housing
  • USDA Rural Housing Service (receives staffing and IT funding)
  • Nonprofit housing organizations (receive technical assistance grants)
  • Public housing agencies

Likely Burden Bearers

  • Federal taxpayers (appropriations for program operations)
  • USDA (increased administrative requirements for notices, rulemaking)

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Rural Development Government Administration
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of Agriculture
Domains
Affordable Housing Rural Development
Actor Mappings
"the_secretary"
→ Secretary of Agriculture

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

5 terms
"Section 514 loans" §514

Farm labor housing loans under the Housing Act of 1949

"Section 515 loans" §515

Rural rental housing loans for low-income families under the Housing Act of 1949

"Section 516 grants" §516

Farm labor housing grants under the Housing Act of 1949

"Section 521 rental assistance" §521

Rental assistance payments attached to dwelling units in USDA-financed properties

"Section 538 loans" §538

Guaranteed rural rental housing loans under the Housing Act of 1949

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