Scott, Warren, Hill, Waters Release Updated Bill Text on Senate Consideration of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act - Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov)

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   Senate to Vote Today on Updated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

   The Senate will vote Thursday on the finalized 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package now revised after months of negotiations. The bill, sponsored by Scott, Warren, Hill, and Waters, targets investor home purchases and includes banking-related provisions. It is expected to pass the Senate today and move to the House next week for final approval. Presidential signature could follow shortly after.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Senate Banking Committee released the finalized 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act text on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with sponsors including Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representatives French Hill (R-Ark.) and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.).
   • The bill includes measures to curb investor home purchases as a central component of the housing affordability package.
   • The Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill today, Thursday, June 18, 2026, following the finalized bipartisan agreement.
   • The House is expected to consider the bill next week after Senate passage, with presidential signature anticipated shortly thereafter.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The bill may incorporate additional banking-related provisions, though the exact details remain unspecified in released materials.
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2. 19h ago

   Senate to Vote Today on Revised Housing Bill After Bipartisan Deal

   The Senate will vote Wednesday on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, following a finalized bipartisan agreement between chambers. The package, updated Tuesday, is expected to pass this week and clear the House next week for presidential signature. Key sponsors—Scott, Warren, Hill, and Waters—released the revised text after months of negotiations. The bill includes measures to curb investor home purchases and may incorporate banking-related provisions.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Senate and House agreed Tuesday on a final version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, with voting set to begin Wednesday in the Senate.
   • The bill is expected to pass the Senate this week and the House next week, heading to the president for signature.
   • Key sponsors including Senators Scott, Warren, Hill, and Representative Waters released the updated bill text Monday.
   • The agreement resolves nearly a year of work on the housing package, including provisions to limit investor purchases of homes.
   • The bill text was jointly reported by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
   • The legislation represents a bipartisan breakthrough after months of GOP infighting and stalled negotiations.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The bill may include banking riders, though this has not been explicitly confirmed in the finalized text.
   confidence 92%
3. 20h ago

   Senate to Vote on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act After Bipartisan Deal

   The Senate will begin voting Tuesday on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, following a bipartisan agreement between Senate and House committees. The bill includes provisions to limit investor purchases of homes and may include banking riders. Key sponsors—Scott, Warren, Hill, and Waters—released updated bill text Monday. Passage is expected to proceed swiftly after months of GOP infighting.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Senate will start votes on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Tuesday, June 18, 2026, after a bipartisan deal between chambers.
   • Sponsors include Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representatives French Hill (R-Ark.) and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.).
   • The bill includes measures to restrict large investors from buying single-family homes, aiming to increase housing affordability.
   • The agreement includes banking riders sought by the industry, marking the first bipartisan, bicameral housing compromise with financial provisions.
   • The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) praised the deal as a major step toward housing reform.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The bill text may include a provision banning central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) related to housing transactions through 2030, though this is not explicitly confirmed in primary sources.
   • Some reports suggest the Senate could fast-track the bill with minimal amendments after Tuesday’s votes, but procedural details remain unclear.
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