For Immediate Release
ALTA Commends House for Advancing Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Washington, D.C., May 18, 2026 — The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement upon the U.S. House’s consideration of the amended, bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
ALTA appreciates Congress’s ongoing efforts to advance a bipartisan, bicameral bill and urges policymakers to work collaboratively to enact legislation that addresses the nation’s housing affordability challenges and improves access to sustainable homeownership.
“ALTA commends Chairman French Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters and congressional leaders for their continued focus on expanding housing opportunities for American families,” said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. “The amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents an important step in the legislative process toward enacting a bipartisan, bicameral bill that will strengthen housing supply and modernize federal housing policy while ensuring the real estate system remains reliable and secure for homebuyers and lenders. As the process continues, the title insurance industry looks forward to continuing our work with policymakers in both chambers to advance housing solutions while preserving the safeguards that protect American homeowners.”
ALTA appreciates the leadership of Congress and the Trump administration in addressing housing affordability while maintaining critical protections for consumers and property rights.
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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