H.R. 7344House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act

Introduced February 4, 2026

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The Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to examine how the Build America, Buy America requirements are being applied to projects funded through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. HUD must finish this review, issue updated guidance to clarify the rules, and report its findings to the relevant House and Senate committees. The bill aims to improve transparency and consistency for developers and suppliers involved in affordable‑housing projects that use HOME funds.

Key Provisions

  • HUD must complete a review of the Build America, Buy America Act’s implementation for HOME program activities within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.
  • Within 90 days after the review, HUD must issue updated guidance that clarifies how the Build America, Buy America requirements apply to HOME‑assisted activities.
  • Within 270 days, HUD must submit a report to the House Committee on Financial Services and the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs detailing the review results and the new guidance.

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

February 4, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 7344

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 4, 2026

Ms. Garcia of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

A BILL

To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to review the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act with respect to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act.

2.

Application of Build America, Buy America requirements for Home Investment Partnerships Program

(a)

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall complete a review of the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (title IV of division G of Public Law 117–58; 42 U.S.C. 8301 note) with respect to the activities assisted under title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.).

(b)

Updated guidance

Not later than 90 days after the review described in subsection (a) is completed, the Secretary shall issue updated guidance to clarify the application of the Build America, Buy America Act (title IV of division G of Public Law 117–58; 42 U.S.C. 8301 note) with respect to the activities assisted under title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12721 et seq.).

(c)

Report

Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report that describes—

(1)

the results of the review required under subsection (a); and

(2)

the guidance issued as described in subsection (b).