Senator Katie Britt Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Affordable Housing Through ROAD to Housing Act

July 29, 205 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark bipartisan effort, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and her colleagues on the Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, marking the first comprehensive housing markup in over a decade. The legislation aims to tackle the nation's affordable housing crisis by expanding supply, streamlining regulations, and improving oversight of federal housing programs.

As Chair of the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Britt played a central role in shaping the package, which incorporates more than two dozen previously introduced bills - many of which she sponsored or cosponsored.

"We want to empower our students to make the decision that's best for them... and ensure they're getting the best bang for their buck," Britt said. "This is a great first step to addressing the affordable housing crisis in our country."

Key Provisions and Britt's Contributions

The ROAD to Housing Act includes several of Britt's legislative priorities:

- Helping More Families Save Act: Expands HUD's Family Self Sufficiency Program to help families transition off government assistance.

- Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025: Removes outdated federal requirements for manufactured homes, such as the permanent chassis rule, to boost production and affordability.

- Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act (HUDVA): Ensures disability benefits are excluded from HUD income calculations, protecting access to housing for homeless disabled veterans.

Broad Bipartisan Support

The committee's 24–0 vote reflects rare bipartisan unity on housing policy. Senators from both parties, including Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), praised the legislation's scope and urgency. The bill incorporates provisions to:

- Boost housing supply in Opportunity Zones

- Modernize manufactured and modular housing regulations

- Improve financial literacy and housing counseling

- Incentivize local governments to adopt pro-housing policies

According to the Bipartisan Policy Center, the ROAD to Housing Act could become the most impactful housing legislation since the Great Recession.

Next Steps

The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration. Britt and her colleagues are expected to continue building support among housing advocates, veterans' groups, and local governments.

"Whether it's the cost of that first home, a heap of regulations, or inefficiencies in federal programs - this is multi-faceted," Britt said. "There's no simple solution, but this is absolutely a great first step."