A new federal housing law has taken effect without President Trump’s signature, aiming to address housing affordability. The law includes provisions to streamline federal regulations, slim down environmental reviews, and speed up home building.
Housing Affordability Challenges
Experts say the law will have a meaningful impact on housing costs, but not overnight. Dennis Shea, a housing policy expert with the Bipartisan Policy Center, noted that addressing housing supply shortages is a critical part of the solution. The law also limits corporations from buying up single-family homes, which could help increase the availability of affordable housing.
President Trump refused to sign the bill in protest over unrelated election priorities, including his push for voter ID requirements and restrictions on mail-in ballots. Democrats have criticized the president’s decision, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren saying that Trump cares little about bringing down housing costs.
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