Nation’s Mayors Welcome Bipartisan Momentum on Housing as U.S. Senate Takes Up Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the U.S. Senate this week considers bipartisan legislation to address the nation's housing crisis and expand housing opportunities across the country, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is urging lawmakers to continue working in a bipartisan and collaborative fashion to advance meaningful housing solutions. Amid the Senate's ongoing work, USCM President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, released the following statement:

"The cost of housing is the number one challenge facing Americans and it is the largest part of every family's budget. To meet the housing challenge, we need a collaborative effort that includes every level of government. We are encouraged to see the Senate moving forward in a bipartisan way on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which incorporates critical reforms and tools proposed by both houses of Congress that will expand housing opportunities for all Americans.

"Housing is a challenge that each of us must work to meet. Cities are doing their parts as well. Local leaders are using every tool available to increase supply and support affordability, from land use reforms to stronger partnerships with developers and community organizations. But cities cannot solve this challenge alone - the federal government must be part of the solution.

"We encourage lawmakers to build on this bipartisan momentum and continue working together to advance meaningful housing legislation."