Congress passes sweeping bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting supply and affordability
Both chambers of Congress passed major housing legislation this week with overwhelming bipartisan margins, marking a rare legislative consensus on a contentious issue. The Senate voted 85-5 on Monday to approve the bill, formally titled the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The House followed on Tuesday with a 358-32 vote, sending the measure to President Donald Trump's desk. According to multiple sources, Trump is expected to sign the legislation. The bill targets housing affordability through several mechanisms. Sources indicate the legislation streamlines construction and permitting processes, reduces federal regulations, and expands local control over housing decisions. One source notes the bill aims to stop investors from buying up homes, while others emphasize its focus on boosting housing supply as a core strategy for lowering costs. The measure represents one of the most sweeping federal housing efforts in recent decades, according to reporting across outlets. Lawmakers from both parties highlighted the bill as evidence of progress on affordability—a central voter concern heading into midterm elections. The overwhelming votes in both chambers underscore the bipartisan nature of the legislation, though five Senate Republicans opposed the final version. Housing costs have emerged as a cross-party priority, with the bill framed by supporters as addressing supply constraints through regulatory reform rather than market intervention.
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