Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Making Housing Affordable

CongressThe bill seeks to rein in corporate landlords and ensure that families, rather than corporations, buy U.S. homes.Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) speaks at a gathering of the Republican Jewish Council in Las Vegas on Sept. 5, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch TimesNaveen AthrappullyReporter3/12/2026|Updated: 3/12/20260:00The Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill on March 12 that aims to lower home prices and make housing more affordable for Americans.The upper chamber voted 89–10 to advance the Housing for the 21st Century Act. It will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.