Quantifying the workforce housing needs of land managers

Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a needs assessment report that provides, with respect to housing the workforce of covered agencies, as applicable— (1) an analysis of the unit type and condition of— (A) housing owned by the covered agencies; and (B) housing leased by the covered agencies; (2) an analysis of the employment status of the occupants of the housing analyzed under paragraph (1), including— (A) whether the occupants are— (i) members of the permanent workforce; or (ii) members of the seasonal workforce; and (B) which positions identified under subparagraph (A) required housing provided by the applicable covered agency as a condition of employment with the covered agency; and (3) an analysis of the private housing markets within the vicinity of a covered agency field unit, including— (A) the availability and affordability of housing for sale or lease; and (B) the impact of vacation rental services on— (i) the cost of living; and (ii) the available supply of housing.