Congress Targets Housing Crisis as Solutions Elude Trump NYT Par :Ronda Kaysen 4 février 2026 à 11:02 Bipartisan Senate and House packages, aimed at rewarding new construction and eliminating red tape, could bring significant changes to federal housing laws. © Callaghan O'Hare for The New York TimesA suburban housing development in Seguin, Texas. A housing shortage is the main reason for the affordability problem in the United States.