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Khanna Reintroduces Bill to Ban Corporate Home Buyers

1/19/2026

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On January 18, 2026, California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna reintroduced a bill to curb institutional housing purchases.
The measure aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's call to ban large institutional buyers of single-family homes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A Marist poll finds 36% of Americans approve of Trump's economic management.
Khanna urges Congress to pass the bill because homes should be owned by individuals rather than corporate landlords.

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On January 18, 2026, California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna reintroduced a bill to curb institutional housing purchases.
The measure aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's call to ban large institutional buyers of single-family homes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A Marist poll finds 36% of Americans approve of Trump's economic management.
Khanna urges Congress to pass the bill because homes should be owned by individuals rather than corporate landlords.