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Island and Disaster-Resilient Affordable Housing Act

Status: HopperSession: September 2026 Senate SessionIssue: Housing

Summary

The bill creates competitive HUD grants for permanently affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, and voluntary disaster relocation in high-cost, disaster-prone communities. It prioritizes Native Hawaiian and long-term local residents, lower-income households, and projects with resident or tribal consultation.

Full text

This Act establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the construction, preservation, and climate-resilient rehabilitation of affordable housing in high-cost communities facing significant risks from flooding, wildfires, hurricanes, or other disasters. Eligible activities shall include permanently affordable rental and homeownership units, resilient infrastructure, and voluntary relocation or reconstruction following a declared disaster. In awarding grants, the Secretary shall prioritize projects that serve Native Hawaiian communities, other long-term local residents, low- and moderate-income households, and applicants demonstrating meaningful resident and tribal consultation, while requiring compliance with applicable federal environmental, civil rights, and labor standards.

Sponsor

Hannah Trujillo KahionaDemocratic Party

Cosponsors

Results

This bill has not reached a completed state yet. Results and disposition history will appear here when available.