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Rep. Torres on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law
Over the weekend, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing legislation in three decades, became law. In response to the news, Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15), who authored and championed five provisions in the final package, released the following statement
Manufactured Housing Scores Major Win in Newly Enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Marks a historic milestone in pursuit of the American Dream of homeownership. The enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents the most significant federal housing supply legislation in decades and an important step toward expanding attainable homeownership opportunities for millions of Americans.
Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns Persist
Economic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment. Builder
Congressman Cleaver Receives Carl A.S. Coan, Sr., Lifetime Achievement Award for Public Service
Cleaver was presented the award by the National Housing Conference for his work in helping enact the most significant
New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law
Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law.
House, Senate Pass Bipartisan Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working...
Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation now heads to President Trump to be signed into law.
EPA Announces $800,000 for Small Businesses Developing Environmental Technologies in Colorado, Wyoming
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $800,000 in funding to two recipients to develop and
Mayor Bowser Announces New Legislation to Modernize Housing Laws and Protect Affordable Housing in...
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a comprehensive legislative package designed to modernize the District’s housing laws, improve the efficiency and predictability of the housing court process, support tenants, preserve affordable housing and strengthen investment in the District’s housing stock.
FEMA Approves More than $144 Million to Help Communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,...
FEMA Region 6 announced more than?$144 million to help Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas
Warner Applauds Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law
WASHINGTON - RealEstateRama - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauded the bipartisan ROAD...
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) is deeply grateful to legislative leaders and members of the General Assembly for advancing a $120 million housing bond to increase and preserve affordable housing as part of the FY27 budget.
Chu, Torres, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for...
President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters.
Matching Grant Program Supports Homebuyer Education and Counseling
Thanks to a collaboration between Wells Fargo and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) received $685,952 through the
Housing Night Returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field July 17
Homeword and Missoula Housing Authority are proud to bring back Housing Night, a community baseball game with the Missoula PaddleHeads on Friday, July 17, 2026, featuring $5 General Admission tickets, a paddleboard raffle, and a specialty jersey auction benefiting five local housing nonprofits.
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
Fair Housing Organizations and Tenant Turner Reach Agreement to Strengthen Fair Housing Practices in...
National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), Tenant Turner LLC, the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania (FHRC), and the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) today announced a collaborative settlement agreement designed to enhance fair housing practices and promote equal access for individuals and families who rely on housing vouchers
NAHB Statement on President Trump Canceling Signing of Housing Bill
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump
Peters, Lawler Introduce Bill to Expand On-Base Homes for Servicemembers
Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Military Housing Innovation Act to address the shortage of safe, cost-efficient on-base housing for servicemembers. San Diego is home to more than 115,000 active-duty servicemembers who rely on both on-base and off-base housing.
Clock Is Ticking on Ability To Register for NAHMA’s NELLSExecutive Course
The July deadline to register for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s executive-level leadership course is quickly approaching. The NAHMA Emerging Leaders
HUD Unveils “Made in America” Theme for Innovative Housing Showcase
Secretary Turner announced the “Made in America” theme for HUD’s sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. September 22 - September
