Marketplace Morning Report Can Congress tackle housing affordability?
Mar 13, 2026
Logan Wright, a partner at the Rhodium Group who advises on Chinese economic policy and industrial strategy. He breaks down China’s new five-year plan and its tech priorities. He explains risks if domestic demand lags and why China’s buying matters for global markets. He also discusses U.S. choices to invest and protect strategic industries.
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Senate Bill Targets Supply And Red Tape
- The Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at easing affordable housing shortages by increasing supply and cutting red tape.
- It removes the steel-chassis requirement for factory-built homes and coordinates USDA and HUD environmental reviews to speed construction approvals.
Manufactured Housing Rules Loosened
- The bill liberalizes manufactured housing rules by allowing factory-built homes without a movable steel chassis and promotes pre-approved housing designs.
- These changes aim to lower costs and speed permits by reducing construction and review barriers across federal agencies.
Investor Limits Could Stall Passage
- House opposition centers on investor limits that would cap large institutional ownership and force resale after seven years.
- Some House Republicans argue these restrictions could discourage builders and limit new construction.