The purpose of this legislative proposal, known as the Housing for Heroes Act of 2026, is to broaden the eligibility criteria for the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. This program is designed to help certain public service professionals, specifically members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officials, purchase homes at discounted prices. Key provisions of the act include expanding the types of properties that these professionals can buy under the program. Previously, eligibility was limited to properties located in designated revitalization areas.