This episode of Congress in Context explores a high-stakes legislative day dominated by the passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a major bipartisan effort to tackle the national housing crisis by streamlining approvals and empowering community banks. As the nation nears its 250th anniversary, the House also authorized the creation of a Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule and the minting of commemorative $2.50 coins to honor the American experiment. These celebratory milestones contrast with intense friction in the Senate, where leaders remain deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding and the SAVE America Act, reflecting deep partisan divides over immigration enforcement and election integrity. Additionally, the ...