To amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require that the annual report of the Department of Housing and Urban Development include an identification of significant regulatory barriers to affordable housing.

H.R. 7597 would amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require that HUD's annual report include an identification of significant regulatory barriers to affordable housing. If enacted, this bill would mandate that HUD analyze and document regulations, policies, and other obstacles that may be preventing the development and availability of affordable housing across the country.

The practical effect of this bill, if passed, would be to create a systematic process for identifying and reporting on regulatory impediments to affordable housing. By requiring HUD to regularly assess and publicly report these barriers, the bill aims to provide Congress, policymakers, and the public with clearer information about what regulatory changes might help increase affordable housing supply. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in February 2026 and referred to committee for consideration.