Texas Border Business
WASHINGTON, DC – Five bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz became law last week as provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, according to her office.
The provisions are intended to help Texas families pursue homeownership, expand housing support for veterans and increase the nation’s housing supply.
“For many Texas families, the dream of owning a home has slipped out of reach,” De La Cruz said.
“By expanding the housing supply, lowering costs, and improving Veterans’ access to affordable housing, we are restoring the American dream through bipartisan, common-sense legislation,” she said.
“After years of work across both chambers, I am thrilled to see this bill become law.”
De La Cruz spoke on the House floor in support of the legislation last month. Her full remarks are available here.
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Background:
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has five provisions led and co-led by De La Cruz:
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.
