U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski stops to greet a constituent during an interview with WYPR’s Wambui Kamau. Robert Chambliss joked that he grades the former schoolteacher whenever they bump into each other. Photo credit: Wambui Kamau/WYPR News..
U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski stops to greet a constituent during an interview with WYPR’s Wambui Kamau. Robert Chambliss joked that he grades the former schoolteacher whenever they bump into each other. Photo credit: Wambui Kamau/WYPR News..

The Road to Housing Act is bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering housing costs. It would streamline permits, expand financing, and spur more homebuilding.

Democratic Congressman Johnny Olszewski argues the legislation could be big for places like Baltimore, where empty homes remain a persistent problem and even rural areas where commercial buildings are underutilized.

President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony last week. But the bill could still pass in 10 days.

Read more (and listen) at WYPR.

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