Atlanta Mayor Dickens Backs Private Equity Ban as Bipartisan Housing Bill Faces Tough House Battle

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act·January 16, 2025 – March 18, 2026

1 month ago

Atlanta Mayor Dickens Backs Private Equity Ban as Bipartisan Housing Bill Faces Tough House Battle

The legislation is currently awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives, where it faces demands for revisions from lawmakers. Until resolved, federal funding for local zoning updates and the proposed ban on institutional home-buying remain inactive, leaving first-time buyers to compete with corporate investors.

2 months ago

Senate Passes Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act in 89-10 Vote

The Senate approved the bipartisan housing package in an 89-10 vote, sending the measure to the House for consideration.

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate | CNN Business

2 months ago

Senator Mike Crapo Applauds ROAD to Housing Act Passage to Boost Homeownership and Reduce Red Tape

Senator Mike Crapo praised the bill's passage, citing its potential to reduce red tape and make homeownership more attainable.

Lack of affordable housing is one of the top concerns I hear from Idahoans. Cutting unnecessary red tape will help address the housing supply shortage, making it easier to build and buy homes and bringing the dream of homeownership within reach for more Americans. I look forward to the bill becoming law.

6 months ago

House Lawmakers Introduce ROAD to Housing Act, Sending Bill to Financial Services Committee

The ROAD to Housing Act was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Financial Services for review.

H.R. 6337House Committee Reviews ROAD to Housing Act to Boost Affordable Home Supply and Fund Repairs

1 year ago

ROAD to Housing Act Provides $3 Million Annually for HUD to Develop Zoning Best Practices

Legislation was introduced to provide $3 million annually for HUD to develop zoning best practices aimed at increasing housing supply.

H.R. 2840Congress directs HUD to draft zoning best practices to boost housing supply, funded at $3M a year

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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is an omnibus package that combines the specific goals of the other three bills into a single piece of legislation. While the smaller bills focus on individual programs like home repairs or zoning, H.R. 6644 is the primary vehicle moving through Congress.

Trump Signs Order Blocking Wall Street Firms From Buying Single-Family Homes

Jan 20

H.R. 6337

House Committee Reviews ROAD to Housing Act to Boost Affordable Home Supply and Fund Repairs

Dec 1

H.R. 2840

Congress directs HUD to draft zoning best practices to boost housing supply, funded at $3M a year

Apr 10

S. 127

Housing: Whole-Home Repairs Pilot Program

Jan 16