Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026 — David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed 396 to 13 the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:
“The National Housing Conference commends the House for advancing the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and demonstrating that bipartisan cooperation on housing is still possible. At a time when families across the country are struggling with rising housing costs and limited supply, passage of this legislation marks an important step toward expanding housing opportunity and improving affordability nationwide.
The amended bill includes a number of meaningful reforms that will help modernize federal housing programs, reduce barriers to development, and encourage the production and preservation of a wide range of rental properties and single-family homes for homebuyers.
This package reflects substantial bipartisan collaboration and incorporates many policies that have previously received broad bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress. The House legislation represents significant progress and a strong foundation for further action.
We urge the Senate to move quickly to take up this legislation and continue the bipartisan work needed to address the nation’s housing affordability crisis. While no single piece of legislation is perfect, this bill reflects meaningful cooperation across party lines and provides a strong foundation for expanding housing supply and improving affordability in communities nationwide.
We look forward to continuing to work with House and Senate leaders, whose efforts have brought us this far. We are confident they can work together to give President Trump the best possible legislation for his signature.”
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About the National Housing Conference (NHC): Founded in 1931, the National Housing Conference is the oldest and broadest housing coalition in America. NHC is a diverse continuum of affordable housing stakeholders who convene and collaborate through dialogue, advocacy, research, and education, to develop equitable solutions that serve our common interest—an America where everyone is able to live in a quality, affordable home in a thriving community. Politically diverse and nonpartisan, NHC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. To learn more about NHC, visit www.nhc.org.