The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services published members’ comments linking its bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s priorities on expanding housing supply, improving affordability, and modernising federal housing programmes, following a January 2026 hearing with HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Members described the bill as streamlining housing development by updating outdated programmes, removing regulatory roadblocks, cutting red tape, and increasing flexibility for states, local governments, and housing providers. The discussion highlighted manufactured housing reforms, including Rep. John Rose’s Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025 provision to remove the statutory permanent chassis requirement, with Secretary Turner supporting the change as a way to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate time to market. Several members urged swift consideration of the legislation on the House floor.
U.S. Financial Services Committee 2026-01-29
U.S. House Committee on Financial Services backs the Housing for the 21st Century Act in hearing with HUD Secretary Scott Turner
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services linked its bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's priorities, focusing on expanding housing supply and modernizing federal programs. Key discussions included manufactured housing reforms and the removal of regulatory barriers to improve efficiency and reduce costs.