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Housing affordability act becomes law, Oklahoma lawmakers react
The landmark housing affordability bill known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law July 11 at midnight after 10 days of inactivity from President Trump.
The bipartisan 21st ROAD to Housing Act was first created by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in July 2025, advancing after a 24-0 vote on July 29. It was introduced as H.R. 6644 in the House of Representatives on Dec. 11, 2025 by French Hill (R-AR.)
Bipartisan bill in Congress aims to solve the nation’s housing affordability crisis
After six months of edits and exchanges of the legislation between the House and the Senate, the final Senate vote was June 22, passing 85-5. The House of Representatives voted 358-32 to pass the bill June 23.
Per congressional record of the votes, Oklahoma Representatives Bice, Cole, Hern and Lucas voted Yea, as well as Senators Armstrong and Lankford. Representative Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma’s 2nd District was one of 41 to not vote.
The 21st ROAD to Housing Act was sent to President Trump’s desk for action June 24. He canceled the signing via Truth Social post.
The president refused to sign the housing affordability bill despite previously supporting it due to his stronger support for the SAVE America Act. He referred to the SAVE America Act, which has still not been passed, as “a National Emergency.”
Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
Many Oklahoma lawmakers reacted to the passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in June when it passed the House and Senate.
The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for too many Oklahomans. Home prices are at an all-time high, and Washington’s red tape has made it worse by making it harder and more expensive to build. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a straightforward…
— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) June 22, 2026
The United States faces a significant housing supply shortage, leading to rising home prices and rent costs. This is why the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is so important. This bipartisan legislation reduces unnecessary regulatory barriers, modernizes HUD programs, and works… pic.twitter.com/eU7MVq1X7U
— Rep. Stephanie Bice (@RepBice) June 23, 2026
This critical legislation will help millions of Americans nationwide achieve the goal of owning a home. Homes will now be more affordable for Oklahomans with the cutting of red tape and the increase in housing supply. I thank @RepFrenchHill and @USRepMikeFlood for over a year of… https://t.co/Ao9xUu3nPH
— Frank Lucas (@RepFrankLucas) June 24, 2026
Rep. Brecheen, who did not vote in the final house call for the housing affordability legislation, posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, in support of President Trump’s stance.
President Trump posted to Truth Social July 10 that he still would not sign the housing affordability act into law.
Per the United States Constitution, Article I, Section 7, Clause 2, the president must either veto or sign a bill within ten days (excluding Sundays) of it being sent to his desk. In the event that the president does not either return or sign the bill, it becomes law as if it were signed.
As of midnight July 11, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became federal law. The law will combat a number of obstacles facing homeowners and those hoping to become homeowners.
A full list of what each section contains, published by the House Committee on Financial Services can be found here.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt posted Saturday morning about the housing affordability act becoming law.
A poll conducted by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates reveals how tight the race between GOP gubernatorial candidates is.
Key details
- The poll said Drummond and Mazzei are nearly tied for GOP gubernatorial race.
- Mazzei popular with “Trump Republicans.”
- Drummond popular with “traditional Republicans.
Drummond, Mazzei tied in poll
The poll, completed on August 6, 2026, surveyed 600 likely voters and found that Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei each received support from 44% of voters. According to pollsters, if undecided participants were removed from the polling data, Drummond would lead by two points.
According to the poll, Republicans who identify as “Trump Republicans” leaned towards Mazzei (62% Mazzei, 22% Drummond). “Traditional Republicans” leaned towards Drummond (60% Drummond, 30% Mazzei).
Drummond is more favored among women voters and urban areas, while Mazzei is more favored among men and rural voters.
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Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates
The biggest discrepancy between Mazzei and Drummond is support from “Traditional Republicans” and “Trump Republicans.”
According to the poll, Republicans who identify as “Trump Republicans” leaned towards Mazzei (62% Mazzei, 22% Drummond). “Traditional Republicans” leaned towards Drummond (60% Drummond, 30% Mazzei).
President Trump has endorsed Mazzei for Oklahoma governor multiple times. Trump also called Drummond a RINO (Republican in name only).
President Trump endorses Mike Mazzei for governor of Oklahoma
In a Truth Social post, the President gave gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei his “Complete and Total Endorsement”.
What are Mazzei, Drummond favorability ratings?
The poll showed that while Drummond and Mazzei are tied overall, their favorability across demographics varies.
Likely voters were asked how favorable/unfavorable they felt Drummond and Mazzei were, ranging from strongly favorable to strongly unfavorable. Voters in the poll said Drummond was more favorable, with 19% saying he was strongly favorable and 18% saying Mazzei was strongly favorable. According to the poll, 26 said Drummond was somewhat favorable, and 23% said the same for Mazzei.
| Strongly Favorable | Somewhat Favorable | Somewhat Unfavorable | Strongly Unfavorable | Heard Of No Opinion | Never Heard Of | |
| Gentner Drummond | 19% | 26% | 16% | 22% | 14% | 4% |
| Mike Mazzei | 18% | 23% | 13% | 25% | 15% | 7% |
The poll also said that Mazzei saw a five-point dip in favorability at the beginning of August.
A poll done by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates
Drummond and Mazzei will go face off in a runoff election on August 25.
Whoever wins the runoff between Mazzei and Drummond will face Democratic nominee Cyndi Munson during the general election.
A motorcyclist was critically injured Tuesday morning after crashing into a truck in southwest Oklahoma City, police say.
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the crash happened just after 6 a.m. near Southwest 44th Street and South Council Road.
Firefighters with the Oklahoma City Fire Department treated the motorcyclist at the scene before the rider was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The truck involved in the crash was moved out of the roadway as emergency crews remained at the scene.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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