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Indian-American lawmakers back bipartisan housing bill
The bipartisan measure seeks to expand housing supply and lower costs for families.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 24, Jun 2026
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Ami Bera/ Pramila Jayapal / File Photo
Indian-American lawmakers Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera backed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, one of the most significant housing bills passed by Congress in decades.
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal criticized President Donald Trump for postponing the signing of the legislation, accusing him of delaying a widely supported housing package in an effort to secure passage of the SAVE Act, a separate voting measure.
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“Trump cancelled the signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill to help lower costs because he’s insisting we pass the SAVE Act to take away voting rights from people across this country,” Jayapal wrote on social media. “He’s putting his personal projects before your housing.”
In a video statement, Jayapal said the housing bill would help Americans afford housing and prevent institutional investors from purchasing large numbers of homes, which she argued has contributed to rising housing costs.
This is totally crazy.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) June 24, 2026
Trump cancelled the signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill to help lower costs because he’s insisting we pass the SAVE Act to take away voting rights from people across this country.
He’s putting his personal projects before your housing. pic.twitter.com/zyYAVmninp
“He’s not gonna sign it until we pass the unpassable and totally illegal SAVE Act,” Jayapal said, adding that the move would delay measures intended to address housing affordability.
Meanwhile, Congressman Ami Bera welcomed the House's final passage of the Senate-amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, describing it as a significant step toward addressing the nation's housing affordability crisis.
“At a time when rising costs continue to squeeze household budgets, too many families are struggling to keep up with rent or mortgage payments, and the American Dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach,” Bera said in a statement.
Donald Trump's throwing a temper tantrum and refusing to sign bipartisan legislation that would build more housing and lower housing costs for Americans.
— Ami Bera, M.D. (@RepBera) June 24, 2026
Trump supported this bill. Congress passed it with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Donald, grow up. Sign the bill. pic.twitter.com/4R39y1sVEL
“For years, I have pushed for commonsense solutions to make it easier to build more homes, reduce unnecessary barriers to development, and increase housing supply,” he added. “This legislation recognizes that there is no single solution to America's housing crisis and takes meaningful steps toward creating more attainable housing opportunities.”
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is widely regarded as the most significant housing package approved by Congress in decades. The bipartisan legislation combines dozens of measures aimed at increasing housing supply, lowering housing costs and expanding access to homeownership.
According to Bera's office, the bill includes provisions to streamline housing development, support manufactured and modular housing, strengthen regional housing planning, improve financing options for homebuyers and community lenders, modernize federal housing programs, strengthen disaster recovery efforts and help communities build more affordable housing.
The legislation passed both chambers of Congress with broad bipartisan support and was expected to be signed into law this week. However, Trump reportedly postponed a planned signing ceremony, saying he would not sign the measure until Congress passes the SAVE Act, a separate proposal related to voter registration requirements.
The delay has drawn criticism from Democrats, including Jayapal, who argue that the housing package should move forward independently because of its bipartisan backing and focus on addressing one of the country's most pressing economic challenges.
The legislation now awaits presidential action.
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