US Senate passes bipartisan bill to lower housing costs
Summary
The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act to make housing more affordable by speeding up construction and limiting large investors from buying many homes. The bill passed with wide support and will now move to the House of Representatives.Key Facts
- The bill aims to lower housing costs by simplifying construction and permitting processes.
- It limits investors who own 350 or more homes from buying additional single-family houses.
- The law includes pilot programs for grants to help improve homes and plan affordable housing.
- It expands access to manufactured homes and increases mortgage availability.
- The Senate passed the bill with an 85-5 vote.
- The bill combines proposals from both the House and Senate after earlier disagreements.
- Lawmakers see a shortage of new homes as a main reason for rising housing prices.
- The bill comes as Congress and President Trump prepare for the November midterm elections, where housing affordability is a key issue.
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