affordable housing bill
Coverage of affordable housing bill in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland’s members of Congress stress affordable housing needs after Trump stalls bill
Maryland's congressional delegation emphasized the need for affordable housing after President Donald Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill. Lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Kweisi Mfume and Andy Harris, called for the bill's immediate enactment, which Trump refused to sign until Congress passes his proposed SAVE AMERICA ACT.
- Trump's push for SAVE Act drives Congress into standoff
President Trump refused to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill until Congress passes the SAVE Act, leading lawmakers to cancel Friday's votes. The standoff centers on Trump's push for the voter regulation package.
- Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk
The U.S. House passed a bipartisan affordable housing bill on June 23, 2026, sending it to President Donald Trump for expected signature. The bill aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for home construction, expand federal housing fund uses, and ban private equity firms from buying single-family homes.
- House expected to pass affordable housing bill, send it to Trump's desk
The House is expected to pass an affordable housing bill designed to reduce homebuyer costs and limit private equity influence. The bill could be sent to President Trump for final approval.