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HR 6753

Campus Housing Affordability Act

119th Congress Introduced by Joyce Beatty and 2 co-sponsors

Allows on-campus housing aid for eligible students by repealing the ban and waiving income rules, reducing costs and not counting aid as income for many programs.

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Bill Summary · HR 6753

Summary of HR 6753 — Campus Housing Affordability Act

Overview

HR 6753, titled the Campus Housing Affordability Act, was introduced in the House on December 16, 2025, by Rep. Landsman (with Reps. Nunn of Iowa and Beatty). The bill amends the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 and the United States Housing Act of 1937 to expand housing assistance to certain students enrolled in institutions of higher education. It has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Key Provisions

  1. Removal of Prohibition on Housing Assistance for Students (Section 2)

    • Repeals the prohibition in Section 327(a) of the 2006 appropriations act.
    • Redesignates existing subsections, effectively broadening the availability of housing assistance to student populations.

  2. Waiver of Requirements for Certain Students (Section 3)

    • Adds a new subsection (23) to Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
    • Allows the Secretary to waive any requirement to provide tenant-based housing assistance to an eligible student.
    • Treated Aid: Assistance received under this waiver is not counted as income for:
      • Determining eligibility for federal student financial aid or for aid from institutions receiving federal assistance.
      • Calculating income earned from work in a cooperative education program at a qualifying institution.
      • Determining eligibility for living allowances under programs established by the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
      • Determining the amount of any child support owed.
    • Eligible Student Defined:
      • Enrolled in a higher education institution (as defined by 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
      • Resides in a student housing facility maintained by that institution.
      • Eligible to receive tenant-based housing assistance under this subsection.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Target Beneficiaries: Students enrolled at institutions of higher education who reside in on-campus student housing and qualify for tenant-based housing assistance.
  • Institutions: Colleges and universities that participate in federal housing programs or receive federal assistance, including housing facilities on campus.
  • Federally Assisted Programs: Programs that use federal student aid and related income calculation rules would see the waived treatment for eligible waivers, potentially affecting eligibility determinations for certain benefits and services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced in the 119th Congress (1st Session) on December 16, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services for consideration.
  • No further actions listed in the provided text (e.g., no Senate action or enacted language beyond the introduced version).

Practical Impact and Considerations

  • The bill seeks to make campus housing more affordable by permitting housing assistance for students and by waiving the typical income considerations that would otherwise affect eligibility for various forms of federal and institutional aid.
  • By excluding housing assistance from income in several contexts (federal aid eligibility, cooperative work income, certain living allowances, and child support calculations), the bill reduces potential penalties on students receiving housing support.
  • The proposal could potentially expand access to on-campus housing subsidies for low- and middle-income students, depending on implementation rules and funding levels.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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