What Is the Housing Bill and What Does It Mean for You?

Even with President Trump’s abrupt refusal to sign it, the popular bipartisan bill could still ultimately passBy Eleni N. GageJune 24, 2026

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The one thing all Americans can agree on? Apparently, it’s that housing costs are too high. In a rare show of nonpartisan unity, the Senate passed a housing bill aimed at fighting the affordability crisis by a McMansion-sized margin of 85 to 5. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives approved it 358 to 32. President Trump was expected to sign it today—which, Republicans hoped, could have gone far in boosting his low approval rate in terms of his economic policies (a recent poll found 64 percent of respondents did not approve of how he is handling the economy).

But this morning brought a plot twist: the President canceled the signing ceremony for the housing bill—known as the 21st-Century ROAD to Housing Act—saying he will withhold his signature until Congress passes a series of voting restrictions called the Save America Act. Still, the housing bill can, technically, become a law without the President’s John Hancock—if Congress stays in session long enough. So let’s set political posturing aside and explore what the first major piece of housing legislation to pass in over 30 years could mean for you and any other potential home buyers.

What problems is 21st-Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) aiming to solve?

As you probably don’t need us to tell you, housing prices are too high. But here’s proof, anyway: in 2025, the average price of a home nationally was five times the national median income—an all time high—while back in 1990, it was only three times the median income, according to the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies. (And rent’s no bargain, either.)

The reason for the price hikes, according to the lawmakers who worked on the bill, is a national housing shortage, not just in dense urban areas but in more rural towns whose populations grew during the pandemic. With affordable housing now hard to find in both red and blue states, representatives on both sides of the aisle committed to facilitating the growth of the housing supply. In fact, in a proclamation issued on June 12 declaring June “National Homeownership Month,” President Trump called the bill both “bipartisan” and “the most comprehensive and consequential housing legislation in the history of our country,” as he urged Congress to sign it.

What solutions are included in the housing bill?

The bill takes a multipronged approach to fighting the housing shortage by instituting the following:

Loosening federal regulations, including environmental reviews, on new housing developments to spur on and streamline construction
Increasing federal grant money for communities building new housing and repairing existing housing
Having the federal government create easily replicable zoning plans local communities can follow
Relaxing regulations for local banks to make it easier for them to offer mortgages under $100,000
Eliminating a rule that factory built homes must have a steel chassis, making it easier to build a wider variety of manufactured homes
Reducing “industrial landlords” by making it illegal for corporations to own more than 350 single-family homes

What does President Trump’s sudden refusal to sign the bill mean?

Ah yes, that was a bit of a record scratch. Given the wide margin of approval for the bill, if the President were to veto it outright, lawmakers could still have the two-thirds majority needed to override the veto. But a President is allowed 10 days to review a bill before it becomes law. If Congress adjourns before the 10-day period goes through, the bill dies on the vine. (This little move is called a “pocket veto.”)

Housing advocates are dismayed by the delay. “While not perfect, the bill presented a much-needed step in the right direction to empower and enrich our most underserved communities,” said Joy Silver, chief strategy officer of Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC). “The needs for quality housing, social services, and community integration are as urgent as ever as our country clips further into unaffordability. Families can't sleep in a political stalemate, and to further marginalize them for strictly political reasons is downright tragic.”

What will happen to this landmark bill? Right now, it’s a waiting game. (Go ahead and invest in some microwave popcorn.) But even if the bill passes and the new construction-friendly regulations go into effect, it will take time for increased supply to drive down housing prices. As far as home buyers are concerned, this is a “hope for the best outcome, but keep looking for the best deal” situation.

Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'

Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.

The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.

Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.

But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.

'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.

'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'

The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.

Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'

A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs

Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts

But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'

A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.

'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.

Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.

'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.

'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.

'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.

'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'

'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.

'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming

Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.

The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.

Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.

They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.

Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.

Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad

The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year

Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'

Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'

But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.

Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.

He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.

Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.

Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.

Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.

It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.

An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.

An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million

In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.

In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'

After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.

The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'

Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.

'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'

Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.

Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.

Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'

Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.

And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.

A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.

'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.

'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.

It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.

Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'

What Is the Housing Bill and What Does It Mean For You?