# 119-s-2390: Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act

119-s-2390, Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-07).

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- As of: 2026-10-07
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2390
- Congress: 119
- Title: Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Housing and Community Development
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-07

## Summary

**This bill would create streamlined NEPA reviews for HUD housing projects** by reclassifying many HUD housing activities into exemptions and categorical exclusions to speed reviews. It defines an “infill project” and sets clear size and scope limits while requiring annual reports on review times and administrative costs with emphasis on affordable housing. - Families and renters would likely get quicker access to affordable units and emergency homeowner or renter assistance, and voluntary buyouts for flood-prone properties are included. Some reclassified categories cover projects up to 15 units. - Developers, nonprofits, and local governments would face fewer full NEPA reviews for activities like rehabilitation, small-scale new construction, conversions, and pre-development work. Infill projects must be on previously disturbed sites generally 5 acres or less and scattered-site limits range from 1–15 units depending on the category. - HUD would be required to reclassify activities to match exemptions and categorical exclusions as in effect on January 1, 2025, and to submit annual reports for five years beginning two years after enactment summarizing changes in review times, administrative costs, and recommendations for CFR revisions.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Faster reviews for small housing projects: benefit, medium. If enacted, HUD would treat many small and medium housing projects as excluded from full NEPA review. The reclassification would match NEPA exclusions in HUD rules as of January 1, 2025. Covered work would include repairs or rehab of 1–4 unit homes and related infrastructure, non-building public im…
- Quicker NEPA reviews for housing aid: benefit, medium. If enacted, HUD would treat many non-physical housing activities as exempt from full NEPA review. This would include tenant-based rental assistance (Section 8), supportive services like health care and short-term rent or utility payments, operating costs, and homebuyer help such as closing cost or…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-s-1547: America the Beautiful Act
- 119-s-4395: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2390 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2390)

## Related
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
- [119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1261)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-s-1547: America the Beautiful Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1547)
- [119-s-4395: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4395)
- [119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-522)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2390 (as of 2026-10-07).