The bipartisan Housing Supply Frameworks Act ... would direct HUD to develop zoning and land-use policy frameworks for states and localities. These frameworks would reform outdated rules that slow down housing construction. For the first time since the 1920s, this legislation reestablishes federal leadership on housing reform and equips localities with the tools they need to update local laws, cut red tape, and build more housing – offering a new framework for 21st-century housing needs.
Direct HUD to develop national zoning and land-use policy frameworks for states and localities to reform outdated rules, cut red tape, and boost housing construction across the nation.
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Evidence
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On March 26, 2026, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester introduced the Permanent Housing Affordability Act, aiming to provide seed funding for shared equity housing construction and land acquisition to increase the nationwide stock of permanently affordable housing.
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On September 5, 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester unveiled 'The New Way Home Agenda,' a legislative framework addressing the housing crisis, which includes policy priorities to expand housing supply and reform zoning and land use regulations.
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On June 12, 2025, Senators Blunt Rochester and Van Hollen introduced the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act to permanently authorize and expand the Choice Neighborhoods Program, aiming to revitalize distressed neighborhoods through comprehensive redevelopment.
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On July 29, 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester participated in the markup of the ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package including her Housing Supply Frameworks Act, which directs HUD to develop zoning and land-use policy frameworks for states and localities.
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On January 15, 2026, Senators Blunt Rochester and Curtis introduced the Build HUBS Act to facilitate transit-oriented development projects by improving infrastructure loan programs, aiming to boost local economies and housing supply near transportation hubs.
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On December 9, 2025, Senator Blunt Rochester expressed disappointment over the exclusion of the ROAD to Housing Act from end-of-year legislation, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the housing affordability crisis.
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On March 26, 2026, Senator Blunt Rochester introduced the Permanent Housing Affordability Act, aiming to provide seed funding for shared equity housing construction and land acquisition to increase the nationwide stock of permanently affordable housing.
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House Financial Services Chairman French Hill said the House-amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would meaningfully increase housing supply and urged the Senate to act so the package could become law.
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H. Res. 1299 would provide for House concurrence in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, and the underlying text calls for HUD to publish guidelines and best practices for State zoning and local zoning frameworks.
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"H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, became Public Law 119–101 on July 11, 2026"
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"the Assistant Secretary shall publish documents outlining guidelines and best practices"; "State zoning frameworks; and (B) local zoning frameworks."
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"the Assistant Secretary shall publish documents outlining guidelines and best practices"; "State zoning frameworks; and (B) local zoning frameworks."
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"Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644"; "Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Yea"
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"direct the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop zoning and land use policy frameworks for states and localities."
Assessments
Blunt Rochester materially advanced the idea by introducing and marking up bipartisan housing legislation that would direct HUD to develop zoning and land-use frameworks, but the cited legislative vehicle had not been enacted and the HUD directive was not yet delivered. This is a serious attempt without a completed outcome.
Senator Blunt Rochester made repeated and substantial legislative and policy efforts during the same term to direct HUD to develop national zoning and land-use policy frameworks, including sponsoring bills, launching housing agendas, and participating in bipartisan markups with provisions addressing the promise. However, no evidence shows enactment or successful implementation of legislation directly compelling HUD to create such frameworks. As her targeted bill (ROAD to Housing Act) failed to pass and the core objective was not delivered, the promise is considered 'never' fulfilled, but significant effort was made.