The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act finally passed the House
The House has passed the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a significant bipartisan majority. The bill includes various provisions aimed at improving housing supply and affordability, while removing a controversial build-to-rent provision. It now moves back to the Senate for further consideration, with strong support from both parties and the White House.
- ▪The House passed the bill with a vote of 396 to 13, showcasing bipartisan support.
- ▪The amended bill includes 56 provisions related to housing supply, mortgage financing, and community banking.
- ▪The controversial build-to-rent provision was removed, capping corporate ownership of single-family homes at 350 properties.
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Evening EditionThe 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act finally passed the HouseStripped of its pesky build-to-rent provision, the bill now heads back to the Senate. Halina BennetMay 27, 2026∙ Paid1921ShareA note before we begin: We are hosting a happy hour next week on Thursday, June 4, in Washington, D.C. for paid subscribers! Details are at the bottom of this newsletter.Slow Boring spoke to Representative Josh Harder (D-CA), co-chair of the bipartisan Build America Caucus and one of the most active legislators on this bill, for his thoughts.
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