Senate Overwhelmingly Passes First Major Housing Bill in 30 Years

‘Bipartisan, bicameral legislating is never easy—but progress matters,’ said Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.)

Townhouse for sale in Elkridge, Md., on Sept. 27, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the first major housing bill in 30 years on June 22 following a months-long standoff with the House.

Senators voted 83–5 on June 22 to pass the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a key bill aimed at expanding supply and lowering costs.