Federal lands amendment draws bipartisan rebuke
As Republicans line up behind a plan to sell federal lands for housing, one Republican representative is signaling his opposition.
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House passes bill to give VA borrowers a partial mortgage claim option
The House passed a bill by voice vote, with begrudging bipartisan support, that offers veterans a partial claim option for VA home loans.
MBA and NHC express support for housing provisions in GOP tax bill
MBA and NHC found much to support in the draft of the GOP tax bill, but they also noted areas for improvement as the debate continues.
House to hold key session on trigger leads bill in May
The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act is expected to be considered during a markup session on May 20 — a process that determines whether a bill should be recommended for a full House vote and in what form.
NRMLA co-chairs offer industry advocacy update
Reverse mortgage industry leaders offer a look at the advocacy work the trade association has engaged in so far in 2025.
Congressman touts bipartisan long-term care bill at DC event
Last month, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act, which would amend Social Security to provide long-term care benefits for program participants.
House introduces bill to reduce mortgage insurance premiums
Trade groups like the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) may be getting at least some of the relief they’ve been advocating for when it comes to mortgage insurance premiums.
These are the housing bills now in front of Congress
Bipartisan members of Congress have taken action to bring multiple housing-related bills to their chambers this week.
Bipartisan duo begin public listening process for reauthorizing HOME, CDBG programs
Reps. Mike Flood and Emmanuel Cleaver are seeking public and stakeholder input on the possible reauthorization of two key HUD programs.
GOP bills would eliminate funding for the CFPB
Two Republican lawmakers from Texas have introduced bills that would end funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the latest in a series of swift moves by the Trump administration that target the embattled regulator.