States and cities could get federal grants to turn vacant commercial and industrial buildings into housing. The program would run for 5 years and use only extra HOME housing funds above a set level. HUD would favor distressed areas and places that already made it easier to do these conversions.
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RESIDE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Latest action on H.R. 5591: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects local governments that want money to turn empty buildings into housing. It also affects people looking for lower-cost housing in places with lots of vacant commercial or industrial property. Community land trusts, developers working with local governments, and neighborhoods dealing with blighted buildings could also feel the effects.
Why this matters: This bill matters because many places have both too little housing and too many empty buildings. It would test whether federal grants can help local governments turn those buildings into homes people can afford. It also pushes money toward places with economic trouble and toward projects that fit local housing plans. The real effect would depend on how much extra HOME funding exists, how many projects win grants, and how well those projects work.
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Officially: RESIDE Act
States and cities could get federal grants to turn vacant commercial and industrial buildings into housing. The program would run for 5 years and use only extra HOME housing funds above a set level. HUD would favor distressed areas and places that already made it easier to do these conversions.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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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 House Committee on Financial Services. (9/26/2025)
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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