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Event Overview
The passage of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 reflects legislative efforts to address systemic housing shortages and affordability challenges exacerbated by rising real estate prices. This bipartisan initiative highlights political consensus on confronting economic pressures in the housing market, signaling policy responses to stabilize access to homeownership and mitigate financial strain on households.
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Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Advances the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
On Tuesday, the Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025 (ROAD to Housing Act), a sweeping bipartisan housing bill designed to address the nationwide shortage of affordable homes and escalating real estate prices in the United States. The bill aims to significantly boost the supply of homes across the country.
Key provisions in the ROAD to Housing Act focus on reducing regulatory barriers in zoning and building standards. Notably, the legislation directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop new guidelines regarding zoning and land use policies, with the objective of encouraging more housing construction.
The legislation has drawn extensive support from key housing stakeholders. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and the United States Conference of Mayors have all issued statements or letters backing the bill. Kevin M. Sears, 2025 President of NAR, wrote, "We commend your leadership in crafting this landmark, comprehensive piece of legislation that addresses the full spectrum of housing needs while prioritizing pathways to homeownership for American families."
Lake A. Coulson, Senior Vice President and Chief Lobbyist of NAHB, stated, "NAHB is encouraged that the legislation includes favorable provisions aimed at zoning and land-use policies, the aging housing stock, rural housing, and multifamily housing." Bill Killmer, MBA Senior Vice President, cited the bill's reforms to increase affordable housing construction, small-dollar mortgage lending, and support for new and preserved housing in Opportunity Zones.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) remarked, "Every senator, Republican or Democrat, is facing people back home who tell them housing is a huge problem," highlighting the widespread urgency for action addressed by this legislation.
With this unanimous committee approval, the bill now proceeds to consideration by the full Senate. The broad support for the proposal signifies an unusual moment of bipartisan agreement in addressing the nation's acute housing crisis.