A bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at addressing housing needs has passed both chambers of Congress with the support of nearly the entire Pennsylvania delegation. U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick hope the bill will become law, despite President Donald Trump’s decision to delay signing it.

Housing Reform Bill

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to increase housing supply and make homeownership more affordable for American families. The bill passed the U.S. Senate with a vote of 85-5 and the U.S. House with a vote of 358-32.

Trump announced that he would cancel the bill signing ceremony until the SAVE America Act is passed, which he considers a national emergency. However, according to Politico, the housing bill would still become law unless Trump vetoes it, and Congress has the power to override a presidential veto.

Reactions from Lawmakers

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-9th District, stated that the bill represents months of work by the House Financial Services Committee and both chambers of Congress to increase housing supply and make homeownership attainable for American families. U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-1st District, described housing affordability as one of the defining economic challenges of our time.

Despite Trump’s delay, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Pennsylvania have expressed support for the bill. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-12th District, called on Trump to sign the bill, stating that families struggling with rising rents and housing costs should not be treated like bargaining chips.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.