Congress Delivers Major Federal Housing Reform with Passage of ROAD to Housing Act
· Texas Border Business
In a significant bipartisan move, both the U.S. House and Senate have passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, marking a major reform in federal housing policy. This legislation aims to address the national housing shortage of approximately 5.5 million units by removing regulatory barriers and streamlining the development process. It allows for the use of pre-approved home designs and modernizes HUD programs to facilitate faster homebuilding. Additionally, it limits large institutional investors from acquiring more single-family homes, promoting a healthier housing market. The Act is expected to gradually improve housing affordability across the country.
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