Congress sends sweeping housing bill to President Trump (opens in new tab)

The U.S. House gave final approval to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on June 23, passing the bipartisan housing affordability package 358-32 and sending it to President Trump for his signature. The Senate approved the measure 85-5 a day earlier, and President Trump is expected to sign it into law on June 24. The legislation seeks to lower housing costs mainly by increasing supply: it streamlines environmental reviews, reduces some federal regulatory barriers, promotes pre-approved home ...