ROAD to Housing Act Advances in U.S. Senate
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, clearing it for consideration by the full Senate. Described by the Bipartisan Policy Center as potentially “the most impactful and comprehensive piece of housing legislation since the Great Recession,” the bill presents a wide-ranging approach to tackle housing affordability.
Introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the bipartisan measure has been met with strong support from across the housing industry. Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, praised the proposed legislation, stating, “Many of the bill’s provisions will help to boost housing supply for both owning and renting, streamline federal housing program offerings and make small-dollar mortgage lending more available to consumers.”
Support for the bill also came jointly from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the National Apartment Association, and the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center. NMHC President Sharon Wilson Géno emphasized the bill’s importance, noting, “The ROAD to Housing Act finally treats housing supply as critical infrastructure by pairing zoning reform with smart incentives near transit and modernizing outdated rules. By aligning federal investment with local pro‑housing policies, Congress can help renters see real relief while spurring the private capital needed to build 4.3 million new apartments this decade.”
The bill represents a major step toward policy-driven solutions aimed at addressing long-standing issues in housing availability and affordability across the United States.
