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House bill · H.R. 8789 (119th Congress)

Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 13, 2026

Sponsor: Andrew R. Garbarino (U.S. Representative, NY-2, Republican)

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Summary

Would expand eligibility for certain federal housing programs to include qualified volunteer first responders, defined using terms drawn from the Internal Revenue Code and the Housing Act of 1949.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Financial Services · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. May 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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