Raise FHLB Housing Contributions

Full Title:
To increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program, and for other purposes.

Summary#

This bill would increase the amount that Federal Home Loan Banks must contribute to the Affordable Housing Program. The bill was introduced by Representative Maxine Waters and referred to the House Financial Services Committee on September 8, 2026. No publicly available information on the exact increase, timing, or other changes.

What it means for you#

The change applies to Federal Home Loan Banks and the Affordable Housing Program. If you work with or benefit from the Affordable Housing Program, this bill relates to its funding. Specific effects on projects, borrowers, banks, or program recipients are not publicly available.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budget effects, or changes to funding beyond the stated increase in required contributions.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information on supporters' explanations or arguments for the bill.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information on opponents' explanations or objections to the bill.