Posted on August 28, 2026
ACB is thrilled to announce that the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act has been reintroduced in Congress to combat the lack of affordable, accessible housing in the United States. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Senate bill, S.5285, with Sens. Tammy Duckworth, Andy Kim, Chris Van Hollen, and Peter Welch as original cosponsors. Representatives Dwight Evans and Brian Fitzpatrick introduced the bipartisan House bill, H.R. 10049.
The VITAL Act would increase federal funding for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC), enabling housing developers to increase the number of accessible homes available throughout the nation. This bill would also require states to use federal funding to ensure that at least 40% of affordable homes are accessible or adaptable over a three-year period. Additional funding would also be provided for projects in rollable and walkable communities, making it possible for people with disabilities and seniors to access public transit and essential services independently.
If you would like to support this bill, you can use our new Speak4 campaign here: https://speak4.app/lp/d701lnut?ts=1787931391
If you would like to read the full text of the bill, you can do so at this link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5285/text
The press releases from Sen. Klobuchar and Rep. Evans can be found at the following links: