Norma Torres

New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of California's 35th District Skip to content Close Home About Biography Votes And Legislation Committees & Caucuses Financial Disclosures Our District Contact Email Tell Me Your Story Newsletter Subscription Offices Request an Appearance Website Problem Newsletter Unsubscribe Whistleblower Form Issues A Roadmap to Economic Resilience A Roadmap to Economic Resilience - One Year Later Federal Judiciary Appropriations Budget and Fiscal Responsibility Central America Education and Student Loans Energy and Environment Health Care Immigration Standing Up to Donald Trump to Protect CA-35 Impeachment Jobs and the Economy Local Issues National Security and Foreign Policy Public Safety Seniors Veterans Newsroom Press Releases Media Services Appropriations Requests Help with a Federal Agency Tours and Tickets Congressional Commendations and Greetings Flags Internships Presidential Greetings Resources Additional Services Grant Newsletter Close Funding Spent in Iran War $ 4 2 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 Modal Search Button MENU Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo Home Newsroom Press Releases July 13, 2026 New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law Washington, D.C. — Today, Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) , and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a comprehensive plan to address the housing crisis and help families afford to keep a roof over their heads. It delivers on many of the key objectives laid out in the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Affordability Agenda , such as building more homes and getting them on the market faster, making it easier for families to buy or rent a home, and leveraging better housing data to surge resources where they are needed. “After countless unnecessary delays, Congress is finally taking a crucial step forward in the fight to lower costs. “We could not be more proud of the work that so many of our New Dem colleagues have put into this package—which contains provisions from 22 New Dem Member-led bills and two New Dem proposals. They have spent countless hours meeting with housing experts and families from across the country to put forward bold recommendations to drive down housing costs. It is thanks to their hard work that we can finally start to deliver real relief to working Americans. “By refusing to sign this bill, the President has once-and-for-all proven that he is not willing to lift a finger to address affordability or ensure that all families have a safe, comfortable place to live.” New Dems has engaged with the House Financial Services Committee, our partners in the Senate, and outside stakeholders to ensure our Members’ priorities are reflected in housing legislation. This bipartisan agreement reflects provisions of numerous New Dem-sponsored or co-led bills, including: H.R. 5990 , Whole-Home Repairs Act, Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-05) H.R. 6363 , Build Now Act, Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) H.R. 4810 , BUILD Housing Act, Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) H.R. 4660 , Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act, Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) H.R. 5907 , Accelerating Home Building Act, Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) H.R. 5591 , RESIDE Act, Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16) H.R. 6293 , Housing Supply Expansion Act, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) H.R. 7792 , Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act, Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) H.R. 6025 , Appraisal Industry Improvement Act, Reps. Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) H.R. 1981 , Choice in Affordable Housing Act, Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) H.R. 965 , Hou