For Immediate Release
ALTA Applauds Congressional Passage of Landmark Housing Affordability Legislation
Washington, D.C., June 23, 2026 — The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending the landmark bipartisan, bicameral housing package to President Trump’s desk.
ALTA applauds and congratulates congressional leaders in the House and Senate and the Trump Administration for working together to pass this historic legislation. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act reflects years of bipartisan, bicameral collaboration and is a meaningful step toward addressing the nation’s housing supply and affordability challenges.
“ALTA congratulates Chairman Tim Scott, Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, Chairman French Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congressional leaders for passing this landmark legislation,” said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. “Homeownership is an essential part of the American dream. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will unlock housing supply across the country and help more Americans achieve that dream.”
“ALTA thanks Congress for its leadership in passing this legislation and looks forward to President Trump signing the bill into law,” Morton said. “The title insurance industry will continue to work with Congress, the Trump Administration and policymakers at all levels of government to advance common sense solutions that promote homeownership, protect consumers and safeguard property rights for all Americans.”
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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