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Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
By Michael Casey And Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
The Senate is set to pass a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to bring down prices and increase supply in one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to reduce federal regulations and increase local control.The bill has been the focus of intense House-Senate negotiations in recen...
Key takeaway The bill has been the focus of intense House-Senate negotiations in recen...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
In San Antonio , where housing affordability has become a pressing concern, the bipartisan housing bill set to pass in the Senate could have significant implications. The city's rapid growth and limited housing supply have driven up prices, making it difficult for low- and moderate-income families to find affordable homes. By banning corporate investors from buying single-family homes, the bill could help prevent further price escalation and give individual buyers a better chance to purchase homes. Local leaders will be watching to see how the bill's provisions, such as increased local control, will be implemented in San Antonio and whether they will lead to an increase in affordable housing options. The city's housing market, which has been affected by the national slump, may see a boost if the bill's goals of increasing supply and lowering prices are achieved.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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