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Congress Passes Major Housing Bill

Congress Passes Major Housing Bill

The US Congress approved the most significant housing affordability legislation in decades, targeting soaring rents and home prices.

The bill includes measures to limit institutional investors' purchases of single-family homes and incentivize new construction.

It passed with broad bipartisan support, reflecting the urgency of the housing crisis.

President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law.

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United States Congress
Bicameral legislature of the United States
United States House of Representatives
Lower house of the United States Congress
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Affordable housing
Housing affordable to those with a median household income
Investor
Person who allocates capital with the expectation of a financial return