The Quiet Big Bill That Could Reshape Housing w/ Rep. Josh Harder

Congress has not passed a major housing supply bill in more than 50 years. Yet in one of the most polarized political moments in recent history, a bipartisan coalition is quietly pushing forward legislation that could help create more than a million new homes.

In this episode, we talk with Representative Josh Harder about the Road to Housing Act, why it passed the Senate unanimously, and how it ended up attached to the annual defense bill. We dig into the incentives that could modernize zoning codes, the outdated federal rules that hold back manufactured housing, and why local permitting still shapes so much of what actually gets built.

We also explore the surprisingly cross party politics behind pro housing reforms, whether this cooperation can last, and how housing, energy permitting, and infrastructure fit into the larger abundance agenda.

If you have ever wondered why it is so hard to build homes in America or why this might finally be starting to change, this episode is for you.

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