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Major bipartisan housing bill on hold as President ties signature to election bill
By Brittney Johnson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
A landmark housing bill designed to make it easier to buy a home is on hold.
This week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes.
Hours before Presiden...
Key takeaway This week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The hold on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has significant implications for Frisco residents struggling to find affordable housing. As the city continues to grow and attract new businesses and families, the demand for affordable homes has outpaced supply, driving up costs and making it difficult for low- and moderate-income residents to purchase or rent homes. The bill's provisions, including new programs for housing funding and home repairs, could have helped address this issue in Frisco and surrounding areas. Local organizations, such as the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, which serves Collin and Denton counties, would have benefited from the reauthorization of programs that help build new homes. With a shortage of affordable homes in the region, the delay in signing the bill into law means that Frisco residents will have to wait longer for potential relief, exacerbating the existing housing shortage.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? A landmark housing bill designed to make it easier to buy a home is on hold.
This week, lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan measure aimed at increasing the nation’s housing supply and making it easier to build new homes.
Hours before Presiden...
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