High housing costs, shortages propel movement on reform in Congress

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 1,128

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — Republicans, Democrats and the White House are methodically, calmly inching toward a common goal: agreeing on a thick package of laws that would do something quickly about slowing housing costs and boosting supply.

There’s no talk of gridlock here. No partisan sniping. Just an under the radar effort to show constituents in an election year that their lawmakers realize there’s a big problem when it comes to buying homes.

That’s why the House earlier …

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