To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to annually submit to the Congress a report that analyzes State and local strategies, activities, and plans that promote affordable housing, and for other purposes.

# Bill Summary: HR 2494 **What the Bill Would Do** HR 2494 would require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create and submit an annual report to Congress analyzing how states and local communities are working to increase affordable housing. The report would examine existing strategies, activities, and plans that various jurisdictions have implemented to address housing affordability. This would give Congress better information about what approaches are being used across the country to tackle the affordable housing shortage. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects HUD leadership, state governments, and local housing authorities who would be studied in these reports.

Indirectly, it could benefit the general public by helping Congress understand housing challenges better and potentially informing future housing policy decisions. The bill is sponsored by Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and currently remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2494 is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not advanced to a floor vote.