UnidosUS Statement on the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

New law marks the most significant federal investment in housing affordability in a generation

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, issued the following statement after the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law:

“For far too many Americans, including Latino families, finding an affordable place to live or achieving the dream of homeownership has become out of reach in recent years. Today, we celebrate a hard-fought victory that shows what is possible when we come together, across sectors and party lines, to put families first. Congress has passed the most transformative housing legislation in a generation. Despite President Trump’s inexplicable refusal to sign it, this historic bill is now law — a testament to the power of persistent advocacy by organizations like UnidosUS and our partners, as well as bipartisan congressional action, to meet the needs of America’s families.

“And at a time when rising housing costs place an enormous pressure on working families, the law will help address Americans’ top priority: affordability. It will help expand the nation’s housing supply, strengthen pathways to homeownership and make housing more affordable for families who have been priced out of opportunity for too long. While there is still more work to do, today we take a meaningful step toward ensuring every family has the opportunity to build stability, create wealth and thrive in a community they can afford to call home.

“UnidosUS will continue advancing our Economic Prosperity Agenda by working with policymakers, industry leaders and community partners to lower housing costs, expand pathways to homeownership and ensure that the promise of the American Dream is within reach for all working families, especially Latino families.”