June 25, 2026 3:40 a.m.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, described as bipartisan legislation to address housing affordability and increase the supply of homes across the country, has passed both chambers of Congress.
The Senate passed the bill late Tuesday night, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed it early on Wednesday.
A release from Congresswoman Val Hoyle said she successfully pushed for the inclusion of language from the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing Act for All Act – known as the DASH Act in the final bill. Hoyle aid that language will expand rural housing vouchers and help repair aging properties in rural communities.
After the legislation passed the House, Hoyle said, “This is a great step toward expanding affordable housing. For too long, rural communities have been left behind in the housing affordability crisis. Oregonians – and Americans across urban, suburban and rural communities alike – are being priced out of their homes, and its hurting families and communities.” Hoyle said, “No one should have to struggle to keep a roof over their heard, and no one should be forced to leave a community they love because they can’t afford to live there”.
Hoyle said there is still more to be done, and she plans to keep fighting to get the rest of the DASH Act signed into law.
The full bill text for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is linked: https://www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/bill_text_of_the_21st_century_road_to_housing_act.pdf