House gives final approval to bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

Donald Trump has indicated he will sign rare bipartisan initiative to tackle affordability after 358-32 vote in House

The House gave final approval on Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

The 358-32 vote sends the bill to Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law on Wednesday at the Capitol. The Senate passed the legislation 85-5 on Monday.