Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Senate Passes Housing Act, Bans Institutional Home Purchases

3/13/2026

36 3

Summary

Story summary

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on March 12, 2026, with an 89-10 vote.
The bill merges elements from the House's Housing for the 21st Century Act and aims to boost housing supply.
It would prohibit institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
In the House, conservatives express concerns over omitted provisions and potential impacts on the build-to-rent market.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on March 12, 2026, with an 89-10 vote.
The bill merges elements from the House's Housing for the 21st Century Act and aims to boost housing supply.
It would prohibit institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
In the House, conservatives express concerns over omitted provisions and potential impacts on the build-to-rent market.