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House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
By Michael Casey and Mary Clare Jalonick l The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
The 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expecte...
Key takeaway Maxine Waters of California, who helped negotiate the bill, said the median age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40 and rents have soared some 47% since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
For Trophy Club residents, the impending housing bill could bring relief to the area's affordability concerns. As the Dallas-Fort Worth area continues to grow, housing costs have become a significant burden for many. The bill's provisions to streamline environmental reviews and speed up construction could lead to an increase in available housing units, potentially driving down prices. Additionally, the expansion of financing options and protections for renters may benefit local families struggling to make ends meet. The Community Development Block Grant funding for local governments that prioritize homebuilding could also incentivize Trophy Club officials to reexamine their development strategies. As the bill awaits President Trump's signature, Trophy Club residents and officials will be watching closely to see how these changes will impact the local housing market and what opportunities or challenges may arise from the new legislation.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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The 358-32 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expecte...
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