H.R. 4498 updates federal funding rules for colonias—low-income communities, primarily along the U.S.-Mexico border—by increasing the population threshold for metropolitan areas that can access Community Development Block Grant funding reserved specifically for colonias. The bill raises the eligibility limit from communities in metropolitan areas with populations under 1 million to those with populations under 2 million. This change allows more colonia communities to qualify for federal housing and infrastructure grants. The legislation was introduced by five Texas representatives in July 2025 and referred to the House Financial Services Committee. By expanding the eligibility criteria, the bill aims to ensure that additional economically disadvantaged colonia residents can access federal resources for affordable housing and community development.
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