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House GOP Alters Trump-Backed Housing Bill, Stripping Build-To-Rent Mandate

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Senior House Republicans unveiled a revised House version of the Senate's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on Thursday, May 14, 2026, removing a Senate provision that would have forced some build-to-rent developers to sell single-family homes within seven years.

The change deepens GOP infighting over that provision after President Trump urged the House to quickly pass the Senate bill as a housing affordability win before the midterms.[1] Rep. Andy Harris said the House "cannot take the Senate bill to the floor," and Rep. Michael Cloud warned the build-to-rent clause could make access to housing "impossible" for some people.[1]

President Trump publicly urged action on Monday, May 11, 2026, after the Senate passed its version of the bill. Senior Republican leaders then crafted the House language but excised the sell-off requirement that had drawn sharp objections.[1]

The split leaves two paths: the House could try to pass its altered, bipartisan-bent measure, or it could take the simpler route that some senators prefer and pass the Senate bill unchanged. Senator John Thune said the easiest path was for the House to pass the Senate version, while Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a bipartisan, bicameral solution.[1]

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  • On Thursday, May 14, 2026, senior House Republicans unveiled a modified version of the Senate’s 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
  • The House version strips a Senate provision that would have required some build-to-rent developers to sell single-family homes within seven years of construction.
  • President Trump on Monday, May 11, 2026, publicly urged the House to quickly approve the Senate-passed bill to deliver a housing affordability win before midterms.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a bipartisan, bicameral housing bill, while Sen. John Thune said the simplest path is for the House to pass the Senate version unchanged.
  • Rep. Andy Harris said “we cannot take the Senate bill to the floor,” and Rep. Michael Cloud argued the build-to-rent clause could make access to housing “impossible” for some people.

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May 15, 2026
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