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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced a historic and bipartisan housing package. The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 is the result of months of collaboration between Republican and Democrat committee staff, and multiple stakeholder groups. 

The bill includes items from Up For Growth Action’s legislative agenda, such as the Housing Supply Frameworks Act, the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, the Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act, the Rural Housing Service Reform Act, the Accelerating Home Building Act, the Build Now Act, the Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act and the BUILD Housing Act, the Housing Affordability Act, and the Housing Supply Expansion Act. 

“America’s housing shortage and affordability crisis is a defining challenge of our generation. From coast to coast, the severe shortage of homes affects every individual, household, and community,” said Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth and Up for Growth Action. “Addressing this crisis demands bold, committed, bipartisan leadership at the national level. Today’s announcement by Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Warren of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act exemplifies the leadership and decisive action we’ve long advocated for. This landmark legislation includes critical, common-sense provisions designed to increase housing supply, boost economic opportunity, and strengthen communities across America. Up for Growth Action is dedicated to driving this legislation forward, collaborating closely with members and partners to ensure its success.” 

“Since taking over as Ranking Member in 2022, I pledged to make housing a top priority and put forward commonsense reforms to reverse decades of failed housing policies. Now, as Chairman, I’m proud to lead the committee in considering comprehensive legislation that will increase access to affordable housing for Americans across the country. This is a collaborative effort that includes the work of my colleagues across the committee, and I look forward to advancing these solutions to the full Senate,” said Chairman Tim Scott. 

“With this historic bipartisan bill, we are taking a critical first step to bring down families’ number one monthly expense–housing costs. I’ve been calling on Congress to address our nation’s housing shortage for years, and I’m proud to work with Chair Scott and our entire Committee to put forward legislation that will boost housing supply, reduce homelessness, and expand homeownership for families,” said Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren. 

The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 is a comprehensive proposal that will: 

• Remove regulatory barriers to housing development
• Increase and preserve existing housing
• Promote innovative construction methods, including to expand access to modular and manufactured housing
• Addresses neighborhood blight and supports communities recovering from natural disasters

• Expand access to homeownership
• Improve housing affordability
• Promote housing opportunities for veterans
• Reduce homelessness
• Reduce appraisal shortages while addressing inaccurate appraisals

• Ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently
• Promote evidence-based policy solutions

• Strengthen oversight of housing regulators
• Streamline program coordination
• Ensure performance, transparency, and accountability across housing programs

For a section-by-section of the bill, click here. For legislative text, click here. 

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About Up for Growth Action: Up for Growth Action® is a 501(c)(4) federal legislative advocacy organization committed to fostering accessible growth through the removal of systemic barriers to housing development. Affiliated with Up for Growth®, a 501(c)(3) organization, it engages in research and advocacy to achieve housing equity and meet the nationwide need for more homes.