Housing Innovation Act
Housing Innovation ActThis bill establishes the Office of Housing Innovation within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The office must establish grant programs to support (1) planning efforts that address housing needs in urban areas; (2) research and studies to support, inform, and advise local governments on their plans for new housing and community development; and (3) outreach programs focused on issues related to housing, community development, and regional planning.The Government Accountability Office must report on the effectiveness of the grant programs.
Advisory bodies
Community life and organization
Federal officials
Infrastructure development
Housing and Community Development
Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Commuting
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Higher education
Executive agency funding and structure
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing for the elderly and disabled
Pedestrians and bicycling
Public transit
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