Bipartisan Housing Bill Approved Amid Rising Living Costs
WHO:
USA Today - The bill was championed by Rep. French Hill (R-Arkansas), Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts), and Sen. Tim Scott (R-South Carolina).
USA Today - Dennis Shea is the executive vice president of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy.
WHAT:
USA Today - The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill with a final tally of 358-32 on June 23, 2026, after the Senate passed the bill 85-5 the previous day.
USA Today - The legislation is described as a "major priority for both Republicans and Democrats" ahead of the fall's midterm elections.
USA Today - The bill is expected to be signed by President Trump, who is anticipated to enact it into law.
IJR - The House approved a wide-ranging housing package designed to boost home construction and address affordability concerns across the country.
Bloomberg - The bipartisan Road to Housing Act represents a significant federal effort to address the national housing supply shortage by tying federal funding to local governments' plans to increase housing supply and streamline zoning and permitting processes.
The Washington Post - The legislation is described as a "major priority for both Republicans and Democrats" ahead of the fall's midterm elections.
USA Today - The bill is expected to be signed by President Trump, who is anticipated to enact it into law.
The Washington Post - The legislation is described as a "first step" toward addressing the nation's affordable housing crisis by Rep. Maxine Waters.
USA Today - The legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
USA Today - The number of people living with family or friends is increasing, with household formation having fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.
The Washington Post - The legislation has been described as "one of the most significant bipartisan housing reforms in recent memory" by Rep. French Hill.
USA Today - The bill has been over a year in the making and has encouraged a national discussion about housing affordability.
USA Today - Dennis Shea stated, "It’s a highly consequential piece of legislation," emphasizing the bipartisan effort to address housing affordability.
USA Today - The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing bill with a final tally of 358-32.
USA Today - The Senate passed the bill 85-5.
USA Today - The legislation is titled the 21st Century Road to Housing Act.
USA Today - The bill aims to alleviate a growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, encouraging local innovation, and limiting investor purchases of homes.
USA Today - One-quarter of all homeowners and half of all renters are "cost-burdened," meaning they pay more than one-third of their income for housing.
USA Today - The median price of a previously owned home sold in May was $429,300, up 52% from just before the pandemic.
The Washington Post - The legislation is described as a "major priority for both Republicans and Democrats" ahead of the fall's midterm elections.
USA Today - The bill is expected to be signed by President Trump, who is anticipated to enact it into law.
The Washington Post - The legislation is described as a "first step" toward addressing the nation's affordable housing crisis by Rep. Maxine Waters.
USA Today - The legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
USA Today - The number of people living with family or friends is increasing, with household formation having fallen sharply since the pandemic, according to a report released earlier in June.
The Washington Post - The legislation has been described as "one of the most significant bipartisan housing reforms in recent memory" by Rep. French Hill.
USA Today - The bill has been over a year in the making and has encouraged a national discussion about housing affordability.
USA Today - Dennis Shea stated, "It’s a highly consequential piece of legislation," emphasizing the bipartisan effort to address housing affordability.
USA Today - The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing bill with a final tally of 358-32.
USA Today - The Senate passed the bill 85-5.
USA Today - The legislation is titled the 21st Century Road to Housing Act.
USA Today - The bill aims to alleviate a growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, encouraging local innovation, and limiting investor purchases of homes.
USA Today - One-quarter of all homeowners and half of all renters are "cost-burdened," meaning they pay more than one-third of their income for housing.
USA Today - The median price of a previously owned home sold in May was $429,300, up 52% from just before the pandemic.
WHERE:
USA Today - The legislation was passed in Washington, D.C.
USA Today - The legislation was passed in Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
USA Today - The House passed the bill on June 23, 2026.
USA Today - The bill is expected to be signed by President Trump.
USA Today - The House passed the bill on June 23, 2026.
USA Today - The bill is expected to be signed by President Trump.
WHY:
USA Today - Lawmakers are under pressure to show they are listening to Americans’ concerns about the economy as elections approach.
Bloomberg - President Trump has opposed the bill despite its passage by a veto-proof majority.
USA Today - Lawmakers are under pressure to show they are listening to Americans’ concerns about the economy as elections approach.
USA Today - Lawmakers are under pressure to address Americans' concerns about the economy and the high cost of living ahead of the fall's midterm elections.
USA Today - The housing crisis is attributed to a sharp decline in development after the financial crisis of 2008, leading to a shortage of millions of housing units.
USA Today - Lawmakers are under pressure to show they are listening to Americans’ concerns about the economy as elections approach.
USA Today - Lawmakers are under pressure to address Americans' concerns about the economy and the high cost of living ahead of the fall's midterm elections.
USA Today - The housing crisis is attributed to a sharp decline in development after the financial crisis of 2008, leading to a shortage of millions of housing units.
HOW:
USA Today - The bill includes a provision to limit large investors, defined as those with at least 350 properties, from buying homes, which has broad support from lawmakers.
USA Today - The bill includes a provision to limit large investors, defined as those with at least 350 properties, from buying homes, which has broad support from lawmakers.
USA Today - The bill includes a change to federal regulations of manufactured housing that would streamline the construction of such houses, potentially reducing costs significantly.
USA Today - The bill includes a change to federal regulations of manufactured housing to streamline construction, which could significantly reduce costs for factory-built homes.
USA Today - The bill includes a change to federal regulations of manufactured housing to streamline construction.
USA Today - The legislation seeks to limit large investors, defined as those with at least 350 properties, from buying homes.
USA Today - The bill includes a provision to limit large investors, defined as those with at least 350 properties, from buying homes, which has broad support from lawmakers.
USA Today - The bill includes a change to federal regulations of manufactured housing that would streamline the construction of such houses, potentially reducing costs significantly.
USA Today - The bill includes a change to federal regulations of manufactured housing to streamline construction, which could significantly reduce costs for factory-built homes.
USA Today - The bill includes a change to federal regulations of manufactured housing to streamline construction.
USA Today - The legislation seeks to limit large investors, defined as those with at least 350 properties, from buying homes.
(UPDATED June 25, 2026 01:38 UTC)
The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill with a decisive vote of 358 to 32, following the Senate's approval of 85 to 5 just a day earlier. This legislation is considered a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats as they prepare for the upcoming midterm elections, with lawmakers eager to address Americans' concerns about the economy. The bill, which includes a provision to restrict large investors with at least 350 properties from purchasing homes, is expected to be signed into law by Trump.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 23:21 UTC)
The House has approved a comprehensive housing package aimed at boosting home construction and tackling affordability issues nationwide. This bipartisan measure, known as the Road to Housing Act, represents a significant federal initiative to alleviate the housing supply shortage by linking federal funding to local governments' strategies for increasing housing availability and simplifying zoning and permitting processes. Despite its passage by a veto-proof majority, Trump has voiced his opposition to the bill.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 15:49 UTC)
A bipartisan housing bill, known as the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, has been passed in Washington, D.C., with the House voting overwhelmingly in favor at three hundred fifty-eight to thirty-two and the Senate following suit at eighty-five to five. This significant legislation aims to tackle the nation's affordable housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, limiting large investors from purchasing homes, and encouraging local innovation, all while addressing the growing concerns of voters about the high cost of living. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law, marking a crucial step in a national discussion about housing affordability that has gained momentum as the midterm elections approach.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 13:41 UTC)
A new piece of legislation is gaining traction as a major priority for both Republicans and Democrats ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The bill, which includes a provision to limit large investors—those with at least 350 properties—from purchasing homes, is expected to receive President Trump's signature, enacting it into law. This initiative has garnered broad support from lawmakers, reflecting a growing concern over housing accessibility.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 11:53 UTC)
Legislation aimed at tackling the nation's affordable housing crisis has been introduced, with Rep. Maxine Waters calling it a "first step" in addressing the issue. This bill has garnered broad support from both parties, especially in an election year where voters are expressing frustration over the high cost of living, as highlighted by a recent report showing an increase in people living with family or friends due to a sharp decline in household formation since the pandemic. The proposed changes to federal regulations for manufactured housing are expected to streamline construction processes, potentially leading to significant cost reductions.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 08:09 UTC)
A new bipartisan housing reform bill has been hailed as "one of the most significant" in recent memory, according to Rep. French Hill, and has sparked a national conversation about housing affordability after more than a year in the making. Dennis Shea emphasized the importance of this legislation, stating it is "highly consequential" as lawmakers face pressure to address economic concerns ahead of upcoming elections. The bill aims to streamline federal regulations for manufactured housing, which could lead to significant cost reductions for factory-built homes.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 06:25 UTC)
In a significant legislative move, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing bill titled the 21st Century Road to Housing Act with a final vote of 358 to 32, following the Senate's approval of 85 to 5. The bill, championed by a diverse group of lawmakers including Rep. French Hill, Rep. Maxine Waters, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Tim Scott, aims to tackle the growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations and limiting large investor purchases of homes. With one-quarter of homeowners and half of renters considered "cost-burdened," the legislation is expected to be signed by Trump as lawmakers respond to mounting concerns about the economy and the high cost of living ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.