The purpose of this legislation, known as the "Housing for America's Middle Class Act of 2026," is to address the challenges that middle-income households face in finding affordable housing. It aims to require a study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to better understand these challenges and to propose a clear definition of "workforce housing." The key provisions of the legislation include a mandate for the GAO to conduct a comprehensive study within one year of the law's enactment.