Federal · 119th Congress
INCREASE Housing Affordability Act
Policy areaTaxation
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Cosponsors11
Robert GarciaDU.S. Representative · 42nd District · CA
Seth MagazinerDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · RI
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Josh HarderDU.S. Representative · 9th District · CA
Eugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VA
Seth MoultonDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MA
Danny K. DavisDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IL
Jim CostaDU.S. Representative · 21st District · CA
Emilia Strong SykesDU.S. Representative · 13th District · OH
André CarsonDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IN
Shri ThanedarDU.S. Representative · 13th District · MIOther titles3
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for the conversion of commercial buildings to residential units, to provide support and technical assistance to State and local housing agencies to identify and advance housing conversion opportunities for underutilized commercial buildings, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
INCREASE Housing Affordability ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Incentivizing New Conversions to Residential Entities to Accelerate Supply and Expand Housing Affordability ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Mar 5, 2026
House · FloorASSUMING FIRST SPONSORHSIP - Mr. Magaziner asked unanimous consent that he may be hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 537, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Jan 16, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 16, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 16, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House