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Bipartisan Leaders Warn Senate on Housing Act Overreach

4/3/2026

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House Financial Services Chair French Hill and ranking member Maxine Waters express bipartisan concerns about the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act.
They warn the Senate version may overreach or overlook key issues.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes disaster recovery, low-income home repairs, and rural housing provisions.
The Whole Homes Repairs Act would fund grants for home modifications to aid older adults and people with disabilities.
Advocates say no single provision solves all problems, but collectively these measures could boost housing infrastructure nationwide.

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House Financial Services Chair French Hill and ranking member Maxine Waters express bipartisan concerns about the Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act.
They warn the Senate version may overreach or overlook key issues.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes disaster recovery, low-income home repairs, and rural housing provisions.
The Whole Homes Repairs Act would fund grants for home modifications to aid older adults and people with disabilities.
Advocates say no single provision solves all problems, but collectively these measures could boost housing infrastructure nationwide.