Stevens introduced the "Homeownership Savings Act," a bill designed to help Michiganders afford their first home. Stevens' proposal would create tax-free savings accounts that first-time buyers could use to save for down payments and closing costs.
She will support creating tax-advantaged homeownership savings accounts for first-time homebuyers to help them save for down payments and closing costs.
Occurrences
Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces the “Homeownership Savings Act” to Reduce Costs for First-Time Homebuyers
Ms. Stevens introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Full Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the establishment of homeownership savings accounts.
Evidence
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GovInfo shows that Ms. Stevens introduced H.R. 8709, the Homeownership Savings Act, and that it was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means on May 7, 2026.
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The office said Stevens introduced the "Homeownership Savings Act," describing it as a proposal to create tax-free savings accounts for down payments and closing costs.
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GovInfo lists H.R. 8709 as Introduced in House, with last action on May 7, 2026: Ms. Stevens introduced the bill and it was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The full title is to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow establishment of homeownership savings accounts.
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CivicGate's recently crawled bill page lists HR 8709 as Introduced, with latest action May 7, 2026: referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Its actions list contains only introduction and committee referral.
Assessments
Stevens materially supported the promised policy by introducing H.R. 8709, the Homeownership Savings Act, in the 119th Congress to create tax-advantaged homeownership savings accounts for first-time homebuyers. However, the bill remained introduced/referred to the House Ways and Means Committee and there is no evidence it passed or that the accounts were created in federal law. This is a serious legislative attempt without delivery of the promised outcome.
Stevens materially supported the promised policy by introducing H.R. 8709, the Homeownership Savings Act, in the 119th Congress to create tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time homebuyers' down payments and closing costs. However, the evidence only shows introduction and committee referral, not enactment or implementation. Because the promised outcome has not been delivered but she made a serious legislative attempt during her current federal term, this is best scored as not delivered with an effort badge.