21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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Plain English Summary
AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a federal bill focused on addressing housing challenges, likely by finding new ways to make more homes available to Americans. While the official description was not provided, the bill's title — which stands for something related to "ROAD" (likely an acronym connecting roads, infrastructure, or a reform-oriented framework to housing) — suggests it aims to create new pathways or opportunities to expand housing access and availability across the country.
The bill passed the Senate by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 89 to 10, indicating broad support from both Democratic and Republican senators. After passing the Senate, it was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. This strong Senate showing suggests the legislation has wide appeal across the political spectrum, though the House must still review and vote on it before it can become law.
Because no official description was provided, it is difficult to detail exactly who would be affected and in what specific ways. Housing legislation of this type typically can affect homebuyers, renters, local communities, developers, and government agencies. It may involve changes to federal programs, funding allocations, zoning incentives, or rules that govern how housing is built or financed.
Note: Due to the absence of an official bill description or full bill text, this summary is based on limited available information. Readers are encouraged to look up the full bill text on Congress.gov for complete details on its specific provisions and impacts.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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March 16, 2026
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 16, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 10. Record Vote Number: 53.
Mar 12, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1017, S1021-1024)
Mar 12, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 89 - 10. Record Vote Number: 53.
Mar 12, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S969, S1004-1005)
Mar 11, 2026Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 82 - 11. Record Vote Number: 52. (CR S1005)
Mar 11, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S943)
Mar 10, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4313) fell when cloture was invoked on amendment SA 4308 in Senate.
Mar 10, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S855-856)
Mar 5, 2026Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S877)
Mar 5, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S773-777)
Mar 4, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S769)
Mar 4, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 90 - 8. Record Vote Number: 45. (CR S773)
Mar 4, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to commit to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 4313) made in Senate.
Mar 4, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S741)
Mar 3, 2026Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 6. Record Vote Number: 44. (CR S728)
Mar 2, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S719)
Mar 2, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S692)
Feb 26, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S692)
Feb 26, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 343.
Feb 24, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Feb 23, 2026Received in the Senate.
Feb 11, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026Mr. Hill (AR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 9, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2050-2074)
Feb 9, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6644.
Feb 9, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 9, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2082)
Feb 9, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 9 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H2050-2070)
Feb 9, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 9 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H2050-2070)
Feb 9, 2026The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 9, 2026Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Jan 15, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-457, Part I.
Jan 15, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-457, Part I.
Jan 15, 2026Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged.
Jan 15, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 392.
Jan 15, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 17, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 1.
Dec 17, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 16, 2025Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 11, 2025Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025Introduced in House
Dec 11, 2025Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 11, 2025