1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Helping Open Underutilized Space to Ensure Shelter Act of 2024 or the HOUSES Act of 2024 . 2. Sales of Federal land to address housing shortages Section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1713 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (h) Sales of public lands To address housing shortages (1) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Allowable community amenity The term allowable community amenity means a community assembly facility, firefighting facility, grocery store, health clinic, hospital (including associated lodging), library, place of worship, police facility, recreational facility, primary school, or secondary school. (B) Communications infrastructure The term communications infrastructure means the infrastructure or equipment necessary in the provision of— (i) cable service; (ii) broadband internet access service; (iii) video service; (iv) voice service; or (v) wireless service. (C) Federally protected land The term federally protected land means— (i) a National Monument; (ii) a National Recreation Area; (iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; (iv) a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; (v) a component of the National Trails System; (vi) a National Conservation Area; (vii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; (viii) a unit of the National Fish Hatchery System; (ix) a National Park; (x) a National Preserve; (xi) a National Seashore or National Lakeshore; (xii) a National Historic Site; (xiii) a National Memorial; (xiv) a National Battlefield, National Battlefield Park, National Battlefield Site, or National Military Park; and (xv) a National Historic Park. (D) Green space (i) In general The term green space means land that is— (I) partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation