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Lawmakers reach bipartisan deal on housing affordability bill

In a rare moment of congressional unity, lawmakers in both chambers agreed on legislation intended to expand housing supply and increase home ownership nationwide.

Published Jun 17, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT | WFMZZ

In a rare instance of congressional unity, the House and Senate reached a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on legislation aimed at boosting housing supply and home ownership across the country. The deal is intended to address housing affordability by expanding the supply of homes and supporting increased homeownership nationwide.