The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the reconciliation bill in a 26–19 party-line vote. During the markup, Rep. Darin LaHood, lead sponsor of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA), emphasized broad support:

“The AHCIA is included in this bill. It’s supported by every housing group across the country… it’s the most bipartisan bill we introduced last Congress and it addresses the housing problems in rural, urban, and suburban communities.”

Shortly after, the Budget Committee passed the bill 17–16, with four Republican members voting “present.”

The House Rules Committee began debate at 1 a.m. this morning, and debate is still ongoing.

What’s Next:
A vote is expected soon in the Rules Committee to move the bill to the House floor. Key issues remain unresolved among Republicans, including disagreements over Medicaid/SNAP work requirements, clean energy tax credits, and increasing the SALT cap. With a slim majority, GOP leaders can afford to lose no more than three votes to pass the legislation.

Deep Dive: What’s in the Bill

  • AHCIA Provisions:
    Remains intact, with a projected cost of $14.1 billion over 10 years (2025–2034), per the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT).
  • Opportunity Zones (OZ):
    The bill enhances and renews OZ incentives, with new requirements to include rural areas. The estimated cost by JCT is $5.5 billion.
  • Environmental Programs:
    Significant cuts to programs our members use include:

Voices from the Hill and Industry

  • Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and 13 fellow Republicans issued a joint statement on the clean energy tax credits urging:
    • Easing of the Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions;
    • Restoration of the “commencement of construction” standard; and
    • Preservation of credit transferability throughout the phase-out period.
  • The U.S. Green Building Council warned:

“A vote to repeal these tax incentives is a vote to raise energy costs for millions of American households and businesses while discouraging billions in construction and real estate investment—all during a slowing economy.”