New infrastructure and housing legislation passes
On Feb. 3, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act by a vote of 217 to 214. The legislation provides resources to revitalize America’s infrastructure, improve aviation safety and address housing availability and affordability challenges.
“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges, and ports. We must also ensure that a greater supply of safe, affordable housing is available to communities throughout the country,” said Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee. “This legislation directly addresses those needs by maintaining existing rental assistance for more than 4.6 million households and supporting programs aimed at tackling homelessness, especially for our nation’s youth.”
