A bill to authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing information, and for other purposes.
Latest action (29 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5579, titled "A bill to authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing information, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tina Smith. The stated purpose of the bill is to establish a grant program specifically for educational institutions. These grants would be used to fund activities such as analyzing, digitizing, and mapping historical records that pertain to housing information.
While the full text of the bill has not yet been published, its title indicates that educational institutions would be the primary recipients of the grants. The funds are intended to support the preservation and accessibility of historical housing data. The bill's focus is on how educational bodies would utilize these grants for research and data management purposes related to housing history.
As of its introduction on September 29, 2026, S. 5579 is at the very beginning of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and currently has no further reported action. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then be signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 29, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5579 do?
- This bill, S. 5579, titled "A bill to authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing information, and for other purposes," has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Tina Smith. The stated purpose of the bill is to establish a grant program specifically for educational institutions. These grants would be used to fund activities such as analyzing, digitizing, and mapping historical records that pertain to housing information. While the full text of the bill has not yet been published, its title indicates that educational institutions would be the primary recipients of the grants. The funds are intended to support the preservation and accessibility of historical housing data. The bill's focus is on how educational bodies would utilize these grants for research and data management purposes related to housing history. As of its introduction on September 29, 2026, S. 5579 is at the very beginning of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the Senate and currently has no further reported action. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then be signed by the President.
- Has S. 5579 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2026, S. 5579 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5579?
- S. 5579 was sponsored by Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] (Democrat-MN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5579?
- Introduced (29 Sep 2026).
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