A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability

The legislation is the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

By: Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 11, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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By Kirk McClure, University of Kansas and Alex Schwartz, The New School

A sweeping housing measure, which became law on July 11, 2026, is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis. The ROAD to Housing Act is one of the few substantive bills passed by Congress in recent years, and the first major housing bill enacted since the 1990s.

Despite clearing Congress with overwhelming margins in

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