# 119-hr-10830: Build More Homes Act

119-hr-10830, Build More Homes Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-10-21).

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- As of: 2026-10-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10830
- Congress: 119
- Title: Build More Homes Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Housing and Community Development
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-21

## Summary

**A national GAO study of pattern books** would collect evidence on whether preapproved, locality-assessed construction plans can increase housing supply and lower costs. The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to analyze effects on housing supply, permitting efficiency, and construction and development costs. It requires identification of regulatory and other barriers to wider use and recommendations of best practices, including for rural communities. The GAO must consult local governments and relevant public and private entities and submit a public report to Congress within 18 months. The bill defines pattern books as sets of construction plans approved by localities to streamline housing approvals.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-4238: DLARA
- 119-hr-5509: Safe Step Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10830 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10830)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-4238: DLARA](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4238)
- [119-hr-5509: Safe Step Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5509)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10830 (as of 2026-10-21).