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New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law
Washington,
July 11, 2026
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), 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. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a comprehensive plan to address the housing crisis and help families afford to keep a roof over their heads. It delivers on many of the key objectives laid out in the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Affordability Agenda, such as building more homes and getting them on the market faster, making it easier for families to buy or rent a home, and leveraging better housing data to surge resources where they are needed. “After countless unnecessary delays, Congress is finally taking a crucial step forward in the fight to lower costs. “We could not be more proud of the work that so many of our New Dem colleagues have put into this package—which contains provisions from 22 New Dem Member-led bills and two New Dem proposals. They have spent countless hours meeting with housing experts and families from across the country to put forward bold recommendations to drive down housing costs. It is thanks to their hard work that we can finally start to deliver real relief to working Americans. “By refusing to sign this bill, the President has once-and-for-all proven that he is not willing to lift a finger to address affordability or ensure that all families have a safe, comfortable place to live.” New Dems has engaged with the House Financial Services Committee, our partners in the Senate, and outside stakeholders to ensure our Members’ priorities are reflected in housing legislation. This bipartisan agreement reflects provisions of numerous New Dem-sponsored or co-led bills, including:
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