UMVA has learned that President Donald Trump is leaning on Congress to tee up an affordability win ahead of November’s midterm elections. He urged the House to swiftly approve a Senate‑passed bill that has been stalled for months, promising a surge in affordable housing.
House Republicans, however, have balked at the request, instead pitching a rival plan that would reshape the debate. Speaker Mike Johnson hinted at a bipartisan, bicameral effort, saying the parties are working out nuances before presenting a joint proposal.
Senior House lawmakers unveiled a modified version of the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, setting the stage for a vote next week. Any changes to the Senate draft would force the upper chamber to revisit the measure, delaying its delivery to the President.
The Senate’s original bill, crafted by leading Democrats, faced no serious opposition in March, a rare achievement in a polarized Congress. Senate Majority Leader urged the House to adopt the Senate version, citing the President’s support and the
