Barr Votes to Cut Red-Tape, Lower Housing Costs, and Unleash American Homebuilding

Washington, DC--Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21^st Century Act, landmark legislation to expand housing supply, lower costs, and modernize federal housing policy. U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) voted for the bill and helped guide it to passage.

"Every American deserves a fair shot at the American Dream - that starts with a place to call home," said Congressman Barr. "This bipartisan bill tackles the housing shortage by cutting red tape, empowering community lenders, and unlocking private investment. I'm proud to stand with the broad coalition of groups that are backing this effort, and I urge the Senate to pass this bill and send it to President Trump's desk."

Support for the bill continues to grow from a wide range of national organizations representing housing developers, lenders, local governments, and community-focused interests. These include:

• Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, which says the bill will "unlock billions of additional private sector investment to support affordable housing development."
• Mortgage Bankers Association, urging Representatives to vote "Aye" in favor of the bill's key housing affordability and supply provisions.
• Independent Community Bankers of America, representing nearly 45,000 community bank locations nationwide, which writes that the legislation will "spur home construction nationwide, promote housing affordability, and help alleviate the housing crisis."
• National Association of Counties and National League of Cities, which applaud the bill's local flexibility and support for community-level housing solutions.
• National Multifamily Housing Council and National Rental Home Council, which emphasize housing supply as vital infrastructure and endorse the bill's efforts to speed housing delivery.
• National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders, backing bipartisan housing legislation that expands affordable options for families.

These endorsements reflect cross-sector confidence that the Housing for the 21st Century Act will address structural barriers to housing production, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, and strengthen American communities.

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