Affordable Housing Through Common-Sense Standards Act

H.R. 6772 would direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive study and submit a report to Congress examining the potential costs and benefits of creating a federal uniform residential building code for residential housing. Currently, building codes vary significantly across states and localities, which can create complexity and expense for builders and developers working across multiple jurisdictions. If enacted, this bill would not itself establish a federal building code but would instead provide Congress with research and analysis to inform future decisions about whether such a standardized approach would be beneficial. The study would help policymakers understand how uniform standards might affect housing affordability, construction timelines, and compliance costs. This bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.