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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law without Trump's signature: Here's what to know
By AP at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years. Here's what to know.
Key takeaway Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The new law's focus on affordable housing has significant implications for San Francisco , where the cost of living continues to outpace wages for many residents. As the city struggles to address its own housing crisis, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act could bring much-needed relief to low- and moderate-income families. San Francisco's city government has been working to increase the supply of affordable housing, and this law may provide additional tools and resources to support those efforts. The law's provisions could also impact local programs and initiatives aimed at helping residents purchase or rent homes, and its effects will likely be closely watched by city officials and housing advocates. As San Francisco continues to grapple with the challenges of housing affordability, the implementation and impact of this new law will be an important story to follow in the coming months.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
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What is this story about? A bipartisan bill designed to make homes more affordable for Americans is now law, despite no signature from President Donald Trump on Friday. Supporters call the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act the most comprehensive housing reform in at least 30 years. Here's what to know.
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