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Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

September 23, 2026

A new bill introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) aims to make homeownership a reality for more Americans by allowing them to receive up to $50,000 from the federal government for a first-time home purchase. The Homeownership Promise Act, cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, a fellow Oregon Democrat, would allow Americans to open Homeownership Promise Accounts to save for a first-time home purchase. For

Mauricio Umansky: What ‘Special Forces’ taught me about trust

Senate Bill Would Give First-Time Homebuyers Up to $50K—but It Faces Uphill Battle in Congress

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