The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, is kind of like a Washington D.C. unicorn, because it passed on a bipartisan basis. Both Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) and Rep. Dan Newhouse R) were part of strong majorities supporting the legislation. 

The bill is a collection of measures focusing on the supply side of the housing equation: things that might make it easier for prospective owners to buy a home and for potential home builders to start constructing.

But President Trump hasn't signed it, even though it's on his desk. We talk about why not, and what the bill could mean for the Evergreen State. 

Guest
Heidi Groover, real estate reporter, The Seattle Times

Related Links
What we know about the big housing bill Trump is refusing to sign - The Seattle Times



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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act, is kind of like a Washington D.C. unicorn, because it passed on a bipartisan basis. Both Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D) and Rep. Dan Newhouse R) were part of strong majorities supporting the legislation.&nbsp; The bill is a collection of measures focusing on the supply side of the housing equation: things that might make it easier for prospective owners to buy a home and for potential home builders to start constructing. But <a href="https://abcnews.com/Politics/yawn-trump-downplays-bipartisan-landmark-housing-bill/story?id=134323115">President Trump hasn't signed it</a>, even though it's on his desk. We talk about why not, and what the bill could mean for the Evergreen State. Guest <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/author/heidi-groover/">Heidi Groover</a>, real estate reporter, The Seattle Times Related Links <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/what-we-know-about-the-big-housing-bill-trump-is-refusing-to-sign/">What we know about the big housing bill Trump is refusing to sign</a> - The Seattle Times 
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