The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law after President Donald Trump did not sign it within the 10-day period following its submission to him. The bill was passed by Congress and automatically took effect without presidential approval. The law includes more than 45 provisions aimed at increasing affordable housing development. It streamlines environmental reviews and removes regulatory barriers to housing construction.
The law launches a pilot program to convert vacant commercial buildings into affordable housing. It also unlocks federal funding for factory-built homes and removes a rule requiring homes to be built on a steel chassis. These changes are intended to increase housing supply and lower construction costs. The legislation includes measures to limit institutional investor purchases of single-family homes.
The bill's passage followed months of bipartisan negotiation and occurred ahead of the midterm elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that the law would become effective regardless of the president's decision. He stated that the legislation would deliver benefits to American families. The law's provisions were supported by both parties despite the president's public dismissal of its importance.