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Congress passed major housing legislation that could help Utahns, but Trump is holding it hostage.

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The U.S. Congress has passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act in both chambers, with Republicans and Democrats voting together in bipartisan support. This is a potential win for home buyers, builders, contractors, etc. But sadly, President Trump is holding the legislation hostage and won’t sign the bill.

This legislation is the largest federal housing package we’ve seen in decades and there are 50 provisions in the bill that could really help our economy.

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