NARPM and Other Housing Allies Push for ROAD to Housing Act

Today, NARPM joined 35 other national housing stakeholders in asking for a floor vote in the US Senate on the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act. In July, the Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing critical housing challenges across the country.

The bill, assembled by Chair Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), consolidates several bipartisan housing proposals. NARPM has expressed support for multiple provisions within the legislation and has urged the Committee to go even further—specifically by eliminating the CARES Act’s 30-day Notice-to-Vacate requirement and expanding reforms to the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The following is an outline of the bill. Detailed information follows below.

• Expand and Preserve Housing Supply:
  • Remove regulatory barriers to housing development
  • Increase and preserve existing housing
  • Promote innovative construction methods, including to expand access to modular and manufactured housing
  • Addresses neighborhood blight and supports communities recovering from natural disasters
• Improve Housing Affordability and Access:
  • Expand access to homeownership
  • Improve housing affordability
  • Promote housing opportunities for veterans
  • Reduce homelessness
  • Reduce appraisal shortages while addressing inaccurate appraisals
• Advance Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility:
  • Ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently
  • Promote evidence-based policy solutions
• Improve Oversight and Program Integrity:
  • Strengthen oversight of housing regulators
  • Streamline program coordination
  • Ensure performance, transparency, and accountability across housing programs

Joint Letter to Majority Leader Thune and Senate Leadership

Detailed List of Provisions in the Bill