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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Housing Regulations and Costs
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a 2016 U.S. House hearing examining how government regulations impact the affordability and availability of housing in America. It includes testimony from industry experts, housing developers, and government officials regarding the regulatory environment's role in housing costs.
The hearing provides a formal record of arguments regarding whether federal and local regulations increase the cost of building and maintaining housing, which directly influences future legislative efforts to modify housing policy and development standards.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Housing Developers
Developers are subject to the regulations discussed, which influence the costs and timelines of construction projects.
Local and Federal Regulators
These agencies are responsible for drafting and enforcing the housing regulations that were the subject of the subcommittee's inquiry.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 22, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.
- The primary subject was the impact of government regulations on the cost of housing in the United States.
- Witnesses included representatives from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Manufactured Housing Institute, the National Multifamily Housing Council, the National Apartment Association, and the National Association of Home Builders.
- The record includes written statements from the Mortgage Bankers Association and National Community Renaissance.
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- The hearing record includes correspondence between Representative Keith Ellison and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding manufactured housing.
- The document is officially designated as Serial No. 114-81 of the 114th Congress.
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CFPB Oversight
The hearing record includes specific correspondence between Representative Keith Ellison and the CFPB regarding manufactured housing, indicating an ongoing oversight interest in that sector.
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