Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) laid out what she believes should be Congress’s legislative agenda after a bipartisan housing bill became law last week without President Donald Trump’s signature.
In an opinion article published by Fox News, Warren said the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which ultimately became law after a 10-day window ran its course without the president’s signature or veto, offers an “important step” toward doing something about the affordability crisis many Americans are facing.
“This legislation is proof that when faced with a crisis this severe, even with a disinterested president, Congress can act,” Warren said. “But the affordability crisis doesn’t end with housing. So rather than pat ourselves on the back, it’s time to start sprinting.”
The three-term senator pitched two bills she has already proposed for Congress to consider, the first being her Price Gouging Prevention Act, which she framed as tackling an issue raising alarms in both parties.
“Let’s tackle grocery costs — the No. 1, week after week, financial pressure for families,” Warren said. “Democrats and Republicans support cracking down on grocery store price gouging. Congress can give antitrust regulators more tools to crack down on unfair pricing by major food corporations.”
The second legislation Warren argues should receive bipartisan support is her Break Up Big Medicine Act, which she said tackles issues targeted by Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by “cracking down on giant corporations that gobble up every part of our healthcare system.”
Warren points to other issues that Congress should be taking aim at, including lifting the Social Security payroll tax cap, raising the minimum wage, and expanding childcare funding.
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“There are so many more ideas to address the affordability crisis that Democrats, Republicans and independent voters support — like investing in domestic drug manufacturing, stopping data centers from driving up electricity bills and taking on corporate profiteering across the economy,” she said. “With ROAD to Housing, we’ve proven that Congress can act to lower costs. Now it’s time to build on the housing law’s momentum and make life more affordable for all Americans.”
While a staunch Democrat, Warren has a track record of gaining bipartisan support on legislation she has introduced. According to a press release from 2024, of the 44 bills introduced by Warren from 2013 to 2024, more than 60% received bipartisan support in passing.