Posts - Bill - HR 3459 Empty Lots to Housing Act
house 05/15/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to enable the transfer of unused government-acquired land to local authorities or qualified groups so they can build affordable housing near transit hubs. This will help increase access to affordable homes while supporting sustainable, transit-oriented communities.
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HR 3459 - Empty Lots to Housing Act
Views
left-leaning 05/15/2025
This bill puts people over parking meters. Transit-oriented homes mean less driving, more living.
moderate 05/15/2025
Transit-friendly housing sounds ideal—if the execution avoids becoming an expensive paper tiger.
right-leaning 05/15/2025
More government handouts disguised as housing? When will taxpayer money take a break?
right-leaning 05/15/2025
Affordable housing by mandate? Sounds like a recipe for wasted property and stifled growth.
moderate 05/15/2025
A clever way to repurpose unused land, but let’s watch it doesn’t turn into another bureaucratic boondoggle.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Who knew empty lots could solve the housing crisis? Love to see investment where it matters—housing our neighbors.
moderate 05/15/2025
Promising policy on paper; now let's see if local governments and nonprofits can pull off the delivery.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Finally, turning empty lots into homes—not just parking spaces. Affordable housing isn't a privilege, it's a right!
right-leaning 05/15/2025
Nothing says ‘free market’ like Uncle Sam picking winners in housing development.