House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
Summary
The House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs by reducing regulations, speeding up building, and limiting large landlords from buying single-family homes. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law soon, marking a major effort to make housing more affordable across the country.Key Facts
- The House passed the housing bill with a 358-32 vote; the Senate passed it 85-5.
- The bill aims to reduce federal rules and shorten environmental reviews to help build homes faster.
- It limits big corporate landlords from buying single-family houses to reduce their market influence.
- The law will expand financing and support new types of housing, like factory-built modular homes.
- New renter protections and programs to reduce homelessness are included in the bill.
- Communities building more homes can receive extra federal funding.
- The bill encourages updating zoning rules that currently restrict housing development.
- It also funds renovations in public housing and speeds disaster recovery housing funds.
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