Congress Nears Vote on Housing Bill, Sending Bipartisan Measure to Trump Next Week
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Updated · POLITICO · Jun 18
Congress Nears Vote on Housing Bill, Sending Bipartisan Measure to Trump Next Week
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Jun 18
Summary
The Senate has lined up final passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act for Monday, putting the bipartisan housing package on track to reach President Donald Trump by the end of next week.
House GOP leaders plan to open debate Wednesday and hold a vote as early as the same day, using a suspension process that requires a two-thirds majority to speed the bill to Trump’s desk.
Four negotiators — Tim Scott, Elizabeth Warren, French Hill and Maxine Waters — finalized the measure Tuesday after months of talks over how to address housing affordability, homeownership and supply.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Landmark Housing Reform, Investor Restrictions, and Local Autonomy
Overview
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) is about to become law, with the Senate expected to pass it soon and the House likely to follow. The White House has shown strong support, and the President is expected to sign it once both chambers approve. A key feature of the Act is that it does not override local or state zoning decisions, ensuring local control remains intact. This approach has helped the bill gain broad support and move quickly through Congress, marking a major step in federal efforts to address housing challenges while respecting local authority.