Some federal land could be used more easily for affordable housing under this bill. It also creates a 10-year task force to find suitable land and simplify the transfer process. The bill does not name specific sites or promise a set number of homes.
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Utilizing National Land for Opportunities and Community Key (UNLOCK) Housing Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 3215: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects local governments and nonprofits that may want to use federal land for affordable housing, along with lower-income families who could benefit if projects move forward. It also directly affects federal agencies that manage land and housing policy, because they would have to run the task force, review land options, and report to Congress.
Why this matters: This bill matters because high land costs can make affordable housing harder to build, and federal land may offer another option. By clearly saying affordable housing counts as a public use, the bill could make some land deals easier. The task force could also give lawmakers better information about where usable land exists and what housing shortages cost governments. But the bill does not say how many homes would result, and any real impact would depend on later agency and local decisions.
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Officially: Utilizing National Land for Opportunities and Community Key (UNLOCK) Housing Act
Some federal land could be used more easily for affordable housing under this bill. It also creates a 10-year task force to find suitable land and simplify the transfer process. The bill does not name specific sites or promise a set number of homes.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.3215. Modern Action explains Utilizing National Land for Opportunities and Community Key (UNLOCK) Housing Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Natural Resources
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (5/6/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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