II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3969IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 3, 2026Mr. Ricketts introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsA BILLTo direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study that identifies options to remove barriers and improve housing for persons who are elderly or disabled.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Improving Housing Access Act.

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Improving housing for the elderly and disabled

The Comptroller General of the United States shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, conduct a study that identifies options to remove barriers and improve housing for persons who are elderly or disabled, including any potential impacts of providing capital advances for—(1)the program for supportive housing for the elderly under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959; and(2)the program for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section 811 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act.