On Monday evening, the full U.S. House passed overwhelmingly (390-9) H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act. The housing package aims to tackle supply and affordability challenges, modernize local development, and improve government housing programs.
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MBA Applauds House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement after the full House passage of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act:
MBA Letter to Congress Supports H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act
On Friday, the Mortgage Bankers Association sent a support letter to House leadership and all Members of Congress urging them to vote in favor of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act.