Washington, D.C. - 6/23/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) voted in favor of the
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which contains text from six bipartisan housing bills he authored, and is now headed to the President's desk to be signed into law.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents one of the most significant bipartisan housing reform packages in more than three decades. The package passed the House with a vote of 357 to 32.
WATCH: REP LAWLER DEBATES IN FAVOR OF 21ST CENTURY ROAD TO HOUSING ACT ON HOUSE FLOOR
“By expanding housing opportunities, removing unnecessary barriers, and making government work better, we're helping restore the promise that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can build a future, put down roots, and own a home in the community you love,”
said Congressman Lawler.
“The American Dream shouldn’t be reserved for a select few. It should be well within the reach of every hardworking family. I’m proud to have worked across the aisle and through the House Financial Services Committee to deliver meaningful reforms that will strengthen our communities, create more housing, and help make that dream a reality for generations to come,”
concluded Congressman Lawler.
The package includes the following legislation authored by Congressman Lawler:
- Community Investment and Prosperity Act, which expands banks' ability to make community investments that promote public welfare and support local economic development.
- HUD Accountability Act of 2025, which requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to testify before Congress annually, strengthening transparency and accountability as the nation continues to face a housing affordability crisis.
- Housing for America’s Middle Class Act, which directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study income parameters for workforce housing and provide recommendations on how federal housing policy can better serve middle-income families.
- Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act, which requires annual reporting on troubled public housing agencies, including compliance with federal law, the physical and financial condition of properties, and recommendations to improve oversight and better serve residents.
- Improving Housing Access Act, which directs the Comptroller General to study barriers to housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities and identify opportunities to improve access.
- Superfund Area Facts and Exposure (SAFE) Act, which directs the Comptroller General to study the number of residential units, including public housing units, located within one mile of a Superfund site to understand potential impacts on nearby communities better.
Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.
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