Meuser Supports Legislation Addressing Housing Affordability, Construction of New Homes

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation that streamlines housing production and affordability by updating outdated federal programs, cutting unnecessary bureaucratic red tape, increasing local flexibility, banning large institutional investors from competing in the housing market, and allowing banks to more freely deploy funding for home construction.

“Housing affordability is a supply problem, and for far too long, federal policy has made it slow and expensive to build new homes,” said Congressman Meuser. “It costs homebuilders nearly $100,000 to begin construction before a shovel even hits the dirt due to overregulation, permitting issues, environmental reviews, zoning delays, and other onerous rules. This legislation cuts through outdated regulations to improve housing affordability and make the American Dream of homeownership attainable for more American families. This bipartisan and bicameral legislation delivers on President Trump’s promise to ban large institutional investors from owning single-family homes and make housing more affordable.”

Currently, the United States is experiencing a shortage of 4.5 million housing units, while building only 1.4 million units per year on average. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would address the nation’s ongoing housing shortage by promoting reforms intended to expand the housing supply, reduce regulatory burdens, modernize federal housing programs, and improve affordability.

The bill passed the House by a vote of 396 - 13. On May 19, Congressman Meuser spoke in support of the legislation on the House floor. Watch Congressman Meuser’s remarks here.