Bills · HR 4969
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4969Housing and Community Development
Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act
INTRO AUG 12· LAST ACTION AUG 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because manufactured homes are a crucial source of affordable housing for millions of Americans, especially in a time of rising housing costs. If prices for pad sites are being unfairly manipulated or if large corporate landlords are engaging in harmful practices like price gouging or excessive rent increases, it can jeopardize the stability and affordability of these homes. This bill aims to shed light on these issues, providing data and strategies to protect vulnerable residents and ensure fair practices in a significant segment of the housing market.
Without this bill, there might be less public understanding and government oversight of potential market abuses in manufactured home communities, leaving residents more exposed to rapidly increasing costs or declining services. If enacted, it could lead to future legislative or regulatory actions that could help stabilize costs and improve living conditions for manufactured home residents.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs HUD to investigate if pad site prices in manufactured home communities are manipulated or artificially inflated by price gouging.
This aims to uncover potential unfair pricing practices that could make living in manufactured home communities unaffordable for residents.
PROVISION 02
Requires HUD to develop a long-term strategy to address price manipulation and analyze the impact of institutional investors on seniors and underserved communities.
This seeks to provide concrete solutions and highlight the specific challenges faced by vulnerable populations due to market dynamics.
PROVISION 03
Mandates HUD to monitor purchases of manufactured homes and pad sites, investigating if large buyers (over 2,500 units) engage in price gouging, excessive rent increases, or utility failures.
This targets potential predatory practices by large-scale investors that could destabilize affordable housing and harm residents.
PROVISION 04
Requires HUD to submit detailed reports on its investigations to Congress and make them publicly available online.
This ensures transparency and provides critical data for policymakers and the public to understand and address issues in manufactured home communities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 12
Introduced in House
AUG 12
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4969
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 12, 2025
Last actionAug 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 12, 2025
House BillHR 4969Housing and Community Development
Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act
INTRODUCED AUG 12, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 12, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
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