June 14, 2026 to June 20, 2026

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news related to residential and commercial construction as well as infrastructure and government initiatives and programs concerning housing and housing affordability. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

📋 In This Week's Newsletter

• 🏛️ This Week's Congressional Calendar
• 🇺🇸 Federal Government News
• 📜 Legislative Updates
• 📚 What We're Reading This Week

This Week's Congressional Calendar

• Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee: Affordability Agenda Hearings: The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will conduct hearings on the affordability agenda in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 538 on June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
• House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity: VA Housing Bills Hearing: The House Subcommittee will consider H.R. 5992, H.R. 8532, and discussion drafts including the Affordable Homes for Veterans Act of 2026 in Cannon House Office Building Room 360 on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
• House Education and Workforce Subcommittee Hearing: Modern Apprenticeships: A hearing titled “Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy” is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. ET in Rayburn House Office Building Room 2175.

Federal Government News

HUD RFI on BABA-Compliant Products for Housing Construction

The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a Request for Information on June 18, seeking public input to assess the availability of domestically manufactured products needed for housing and infrastructure projects funded by HUD, pursuant to the Build America, Buy America Act. HUD is collecting detailed data from manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and stakeholders regarding compliance with BABA standards, particularly for products like HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, door hardware, elevators, fire suppression systems, solar panels, electrical components, and wood trusses. Information provided will help determine which products are available from U.S. sources, their BABA compliance status, and production capacity. The responses may inform future waivers and guidance for the implementation of domestic content requirements across federal housing programs. Comments are due by July 20, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

White House CEQ to Host Permitting Innovators Expo

The White House Council on Environmental Quality, in coordination with NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, announced the Permitting Innovators Expo for July 31, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. The event will feature demonstrations of advanced permitting technologies aimed at expediting environmental reviews for infrastructure projects. Attendees will include federal agencies, policymakers, and industry leaders, and sessions will provide best practices. Top solutions from the CEQ’s prior Permitting Innovators Call will be highlighted, and a Permitting Innovators Solutions Catalog is expected later in 2026. Registration is limited and available through an online interest form.

Sources: www.whitehouse.gov

FHWA Information Collection on Highway Construction Training Program Grants

The Federal Highway Administration announced a new information collection request concerning performance measures for the Highway Construction Training Program Grant. State departments of transportation, local and territorial governments, and educational institutions will report quarterly and annual metrics on entrants, completions, job placements, median wages, retention, educational enrollments, credentials, and skill gains. The HCTP is funded at $4.2 million, with grant awards capped at $300,000. This effort supports workforce development and is part of federal initiatives to address highway construction employment challenges. Public input on the collection’s utility, burden, and quality is invited, with comments due by July 17, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Labor Department Solicits Comments on Davis-Bacon Wage Classifications

The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued a notice on June 15 seeking comments regarding the extension of its information collection for conformed wage classifications and unconventional fringe benefit plans under the Davis-Bacon Act, Related Acts, and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Respondents, including businesses and not-for-profit institutions, provide reports that help ensure proper wage and benefit classifications for federally funded construction contracts. The Department proposes no changes in requirements, estimating 8,738 conformance reports and 120 fringe benefit plan submissions annually. Written comments are due by August 14, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

HUD Proposes Revision to Public Housing Waiting List Data Collection

On June 18, HUD requested public comment on a proposed revision to its Public Housing Waiting List Data Collection Tool, required by Section 103 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016. All public housing agencies must annually report the total number of families on waiting lists and over-income families residing in public housing. The reporting uses the electronic tool and leverages existing income data from Form HUD-50058. Public comment is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the collection, with an estimated burden of 2,681 respondents and 1,341 annual hours. Comments are due by July 20, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Commerce Department Reviews Procedures for Steel and Aluminum Tariff Adjustments

The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration published a notice on June 18 inviting public comment on its information collection related to procedures for steel and aluminum producers seeking tariff adjustments under Proclamation 10984. The process is designed for firms committing to new U.S. production capacity supporting domestic supply chains for automobiles, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and related parts. Eligible companies with facilities in Canada or Mexico supplying U.S. manufacturers may apply for reduced tariffs based on their investment plans. The estimated burden is 60 annual respondents with 60 hours per response. Comments are due by August 17, 2026.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

National Homeownership Month Proclaimed by President Trump

President Trump issued Proclamation 11036 on June 12, declaring June 2026 as National Homeownership Month. The proclamation references administrative efforts to make housing more affordable, including executive orders targeting institutional homebuyers and measures to direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities. The proclamation calls for congressional support of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and positions the administration’s policies as supporting family access to homeownership.

Sources: www.federalregister.gov

Legislative Updates

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, saw a motion by Senator Thune to refer the House message to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee with an amendment fall when cloture was invoked on the motion to concur in the Senate. The bill addresses housing and community development policies.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act

H.R. 9339, titled Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of June 18. The bill focuses on measures to support grid innovation and affordability.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Pilot Program for Manufactured Home Loan Purchases

S. 4804 directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to establish pilot programs for personal property manufactured home loans purchases. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on June 17.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Home Equity Investment Loans in Truth in Lending Act

S. 4803 proposes to include home equity investment loans in the definition of residential mortgage loans under the Truth in Lending Act. The Senate referred the bill to the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee after an initial reading.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Requirements for Mortgage Loan Credit Information

H.R. 9380 aims to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act requiring creditors to consider additional credit information in mortgage lending decisions. The bill was referred to the House Financial Services Committee.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Centralized Mail Delivery for Residential Housing Units

H.R. 9343 would amend Title 39 of the U.S. Code to establish centralized mail delivery rules for residential housing units. This bill was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

H.R. 9332, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, focuses on modernizing electricity load forecasting and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Modernization of Hydropower Licensing Process

H.R. 9337 proposes amendments to the Federal Power Act to advance hydropower licensing. The bill was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sources: www.congress.gov

Project Exemptions from Procurement Regulations

H.R. 9311 seeks to exempt certain covered projects from procurement requirements in chapter 83 of title 41 of the United States Code. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sources: www.congress.gov

What We're Reading This Week

• The Great American Housing Shortage Is Finally Forcing a Search for Solutions: Industry and government seek new methods as US faces continued housing shortages.
• Interest rate spike seems to scare off homebuilders: A sudden rise in interest rates dampens homebuilder activity and permit applications.
• U.S. Housing Starts Fell Sharply in May: May saw a noticeable decline in US housing starts, reflecting market volatility.
• US single-family housing starts slide to eight-month low; imported inflation increases sharply: US single-family housing starts hit an eight-month low amid rising imported inflation.
• A Housing Crisis Comes for Juneau’s Most Historic Homes: Historic homes in Juneau face uncertain futures as housing needs intensify.
• Small, Unloved and Unkempt, These Unusual Properties Are Hot in Australia: Unconventional properties are becoming sought-after options in Australia’s housing market.

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