U.S. Mayors Welcome Bipartisan Housing Bill in Senate

Legislation aims to address nationwide housing crisis and expand access to affordable homes.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The U.S. Conference of Mayors is urging the U.S. Senate to continue working in a bipartisan manner to advance meaningful housing solutions as lawmakers consider new legislation to address the nation's housing crisis and expand housing opportunities across the country.

Why it matters

The high cost of housing is a major challenge facing Americans, with housing costs consuming a large portion of family budgets. Local leaders have been using various tools to increase housing supply and support affordability, but they need federal government support to fully address the nationwide housing crisis.

The details

The Senate is currently considering the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which incorporates critical reforms and tools proposed by both parties in Congress to expand housing opportunities. The U.S. Conference of Mayors, led by President David Holt, the Mayor of Oklahoma City, is encouraging lawmakers to build on this bipartisan momentum and continue working together to advance meaningful housing legislation.

  • The U.S. Senate is considering the housing legislation this week.

The players

David Holt

The Mayor of Oklahoma City and President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)

A non-partisan organization representing mayors of cities with populations of 30,000 or more across the United States.

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What they’re saying

“The cost of housing is the number one challenge facing Americans and it is the largest part of every family's budget. To meet the housing challenge, we need a collaborative effort that includes every level of government.”

— David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, President of U.S. Conference of Mayors

“We are encouraged to see the Senate moving forward in a bipartisan way on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which incorporates critical reforms and tools proposed by both houses of Congress that will expand housing opportunities for all Americans.”

— David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, President of U.S. Conference of Mayors

What’s next

The U.S. Senate is expected to continue its consideration and debate of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in the coming days and weeks.

The takeaway

Addressing the nationwide housing crisis will require a collaborative effort between all levels of government. The bipartisan momentum in the U.S. Senate on housing legislation is a positive step, but sustained cooperation will be needed to enact meaningful reforms and expand access to affordable homes across the country.