If this bill blocks transit-oriented development, you could lose chances for affordable housing near bus and train lines. This might force longer, more expensive commutes.
$30,000-$60,000
Blocking development near transit could mean fewer housing options in walkable neighborhoods. You might need to drive more and spend more on gas and car costs.
$60,000-$100,000
Less development near transit might protect your current neighborhood from changes, but could limit your housing choices if you want to move near public transportation.
Over $100,000
Blocking transit development could help keep your neighborhood less crowded and maintain property values by limiting new construction nearby.
What you can do right now
Your voice carries more weight when it comes from the people a policy affects.
HR 8230, known as the NO TOD Act, is a federal policy bill in the 119th Congress. On April 9, 2026, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure received it for review. This bill affects how our nation shapes communities around transit hubs and development. When we show up together, our community becomes more connected, more resilient, and more powerful.