The purpose of the Streamlining Rural Housing Act of 2025 is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of housing projects funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The legislation aims to facilitate better collaboration between these two agencies, particularly in relation to environmental assessments and project approvals. Key provisions of the Act require the HUD and USDA secretaries to create a memorandum of understanding within 180 days of the law's enactment.