119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 7791
H.R. 7791 would give the HUD Secretary authority to prioritize housing grants to applicants working in or serving low-income communities designated as "qualified opportunity zones" under federal tax law. The bill applies to competitive grants for constructing, modifying, rehabilitating, or preserving housing. By granting additional weight to applicants whose projects are located in or substantially benefit these economically disadvantaged areas, the legislation aims to direct federal housing resources toward communities that need them most. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead authorizing the HUD Secretary to use existing discretion when evaluating grant applications. This measure would allow federal housing assistance to be strategically focused on revitalizing lower-income neighborhoods through residential development projects.