Housing
Regulations related to housing policy, fair housing, mortgage lending, and urban development.
138 regulationsVoluntary Standard: Full-Size Baby Cribs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is proposing a voluntary safety standard for full-size baby cribs to reduce risks of injury and death. This regulation sets guidelines that crib manufacturers can follow to make their products safer for infants and young children.
FR-6524-P-01 Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status
This proposed rule clarifies how the federal government will verify that people applying for housing assistance programs actually qualify for that help based on their income and citizenship status. The rule matters because it affects millions of Americans trying to access affordable housing and aims to prevent fraud while streamlining the application process.
FR-6085-N-05 Section 3 Project Threshold Updates for Creating Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons and Eligible Businesses
This HUD regulation updates the income and business size thresholds used to determine which projects can receive federal funding designed to help low- and very low-income people and small businesses. By adjusting these thresholds, the rule makes it easier or harder for certain communities and businesses to qualify for economic development assistance programs.
FR-6576-F-01 Removal of Regulations for the John Heinz Neighborhood Development Program
The federal government is removing regulations related to the John Heinz Neighborhood Development Program, a HUD initiative that provided funding and support for community development projects in neighborhoods. This action eliminates the rules that governed how this program operated.
Safety Standard: Crib Mattresses
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has created new safety requirements for crib mattresses to protect babies and young children. These standards set requirements for how firm mattresses must be, what materials can be used, and how they should be tested to reduce the risk of suffocation and other injuries.
Voluntary Consensus Standard: Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
The EPA is proposing new rules to limit formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products like plywood and particle board used in furniture and building materials. This matters because formaldehyde is a chemical that can cause health problems, and these new standards would require manufacturers to reduce the amount they release into homes and workplaces.
Fair Lending, Fair Housing, and Equitable Housing Finance Plans
This regulation requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency to enforce fair lending and housing practices to ensure that people of all backgrounds have equal access to mortgage loans and housing opportunities. It aims to prevent discrimination and promote equity in the housing finance system, which affects millions of Americans trying to buy or refinance homes.
Improving SBA Disaster Loan Ability to Provide Meaningful and Timely Assistance
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is changing how it provides disaster loans to make the process faster and more helpful for businesses and individuals recovering from disasters. These changes aim to get financial assistance to people who need it more quickly when disasters like hurricanes, floods, or fires strike their communities.
Rescission of Portions of Permanent Program Performance Standards Regulating Subsidence Controls for Underground Mines
The federal government is removing some safety rules that required underground mines to control ground collapse and subsidence (when the land above a mine sinks). This change affects how mining companies operate and could impact the stability of land in mining areas.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: 90-Day Findings for 10 Species
The Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing whether 10 animal or plant species should be officially protected under the Endangered Species Act. This initial 90-day review determines if there is enough evidence to move forward with formal protection status, which could restrict how people use land and resources where these species live.
Income Level for Individuals Eligible for Assistance
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has updated the income limits that determine which low-income individuals qualify for free legal help. This change affects who can receive assistance with civil legal matters like housing disputes, family law, and consumer problems.
Clarifying and Streamlining the Regulatory Procedures for Requesting a Challenge to the Census Bureau's Annual Population Estimates
The Census Bureau is making it easier for people and organizations to challenge the accuracy of population estimates that the government uses each year. These population numbers affect how federal money gets distributed to communities and how many representatives states get in Congress, so having a clearer process to question them matters to everyone.