Courtney Votes to Pass Major Housing Reform Bill

May 20, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package of bills to clear pathways to build more housing nationwide. The bill passed the House by a vote of 396-13. “Passage of H.R. 6644 is a rare bipartisan breakthrough to address America’s housing shortage,” Courtney said. “Eastern Connecticut communities need more housing supply to meet demand and bring down costs. The 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a pragmatic package of federal reforms to generate new housing construction, expand affordable rental housing, prevent homelessness, and bring homeownership within reach for Americans. There is more work ahead for Congress to deliver robust investment into housing that capitalizes on the reforms made in this bill.” H.R. 6644 was first passed by the House in February 2026. Following Senate changes to the bill, the House passed its own amended version of H.R. 6644 today. The bill now heads back to the Senate. For a full summary of the House-passed 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), click here . ###