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News in English (USA) / 29.07.2025 / 19:00

Bipartisan Housing Efforts Gain Momentum in Senate

In a significant push to address housing affordability, the Senate is advancing a historic bipartisan housing package, the first of its kind in a decade. Led by senators including Elizabeth Warren and Thom Tillis, stakeholders and lawmakers are expressing strong support for various bills aimed at expanding the housing supply, enhancing private investment in low-income housing, and alleviating the barriers posed by environmental reviews. With the Senate Banking Committee unanimously advancing key legislation, including the ROAD to Housing Act, there is growing momentum to tackle the housing crisis as Congress prepares for a housing-heavy legislative session. Local officials and housing advocates have praised these initiatives, which aim to streamline construction processes and address the ongoing shortage of affordable housing across the nation.
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