Localities Welcome Congressional Action on Housing

Governing, March 5, 2026-Jared Brey
For the first time in years, bipartisan majorities in the U.S. House and Senate have voted to approve a package of changes to federal housing programs, with the aim of making it easier and less costly for localities to build affordable and market-rate housing. This week the two chambers are working to finalize the language of the bills, incorporating priorities of the Trump White House, which has signaled its support. And cities, counties, state housing finance agencies and housing advocacy groups are urging their passage.
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