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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) voted in support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. After bicameral collaboration, the legislation will codify President Trump's commitment to ensuring the American dream of homeownership is within reach for all Americans.

De La Cruz spoke on the House floor in support of the bill. Watch the full clip here.

"For many Texas families, the dream of owning a home has slipped out of reach. By expanding housing supply, lowering costs, and protecting neighborhoods from institutional investors, we are passing bipartisan, common-sense legislation to restore the American dream. After diligent work across both chambers, I am thrilled to send this critical bill to the President's desk to become law." - Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz

Background:
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has five provisions led and co-led by De La Cruz, including:

• The Housing Affordability Act: Updates existing multifamily loan limits to accurately adjust for modern expenses.
• The VA Home Loan Awareness Act: Ensures Veterans and their families are aware of their VA benefit eligibility when applying for a home loan.
• HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act: Requires the Secretaries of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collaborate across agencies to maximize housing programs.
• The Housing Supply Expansion Act: Removes the federal chassis requirement for manufactured housing.
• Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act: Excludes disability benefits from a Veteran’s income for housing eligibility purposes in the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program.