U.S. House · H.R. 6644
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.
In plain English (AI summary)
This bill aims to address the nation's housing shortage by encouraging the construction of more affordable homes. It proposes several measures, including incentives for local governments to relax zoning laws that restrict housing density, such as those preventing duplexes or triplexes in single-family neighborhoods. It also seeks to streamline federal regulations that can delay or increase the cost of building new housing. The goal is to make housing more accessible and affordable across the country. By increasing the overall supply, the bill anticipates that market pressures will ease, leading to lower rents and home prices over time. This could particularly benefit renters and first-time homebuyers struggling with high costs.
Roll-call votes
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823))
Jun 22, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Motion Agreed to
85 – 5 · 10 other
Arlington delegation
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644
Jun 18, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
84 – 8 · 8 other
Arlington delegation
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644
Jun 16, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
87 – 8 · 5 other
Arlington delegation
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644
Mar 12, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Bill Passed
89 – 10 · 1 other
Arlington delegation
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644
Mar 11, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
82 – 11 · 7 other
Arlington delegation
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644
Mar 4, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
90 – 8 · 2 other
Arlington delegation
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644
Mar 2, 2026 · U.S. Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
84 – 6 · 10 other
Arlington delegation