House overwhelmingly passes amended ROAD to Housing bill
The 396-13 vote restores pro-supply measures and removes the Build Now Act as lawmakers seek to ease housing costs.
- On Wednesday, the House passed the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by a vote of 396-13, advancing the bipartisan package to the Senate for final approval.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson and the White House finalized the compromise Tuesday, removing the BTR sale mandate while retaining pro-supply measures mirroring the Senate-passed bill.
- Eleven housing industry groups, including the National Apartment Association, released a letter Wednesday supporting the legislation, citing reforms like modernizing HUD programs and reducing regulatory barriers.
- Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren noted "there's still work to be done" while committing to collaborate with the White House on final passage.
- A Bipartisan Policy Center poll found 89% of voters want Congress to work together on housing, as policymakers aim to deliver a final bill to President Donald Trump.
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Historic housing package sails through Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed with overwhelming support in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06), a senior member on the House Financial Services Committee, helped draft the legislation that will cut red-tape to speed up home building and expand access to credit for community banks that power main street and rural communities. “We need more homes to lower the cost of housing and make t…
Congressman Cuellar Supports Bipartisan Housing Bill to Expand Affordable Housing in South Texas
.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) voted in favor of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation designed to address rising housing costs, expand affordable housing options, and increase homeownership opportunities for families across South Texas. The post Congressman Cuellar Supports Bipartisan Housing Bill to Expand Affordable Housing in South Texas appeared first on Texas Border Business.
Legislative Round-Up: Omnibus Housing Bill Regains Momentum; Crypto 'Tokenization; Clears Senate Committee
Editor’s Note: The RISMedia series Legislative Round-Up looks at pending and passed federal and state-level legislation that impacts real estate professionals. ROAD to Housing Act back on the table An amended version of the housing omnibus bill currently known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has once more passed the House of Representatives.… The post Legislative Round-Up: Omnibus Housing Bill Regains Momentum; Crypto ‘Tokenization; Cle…
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