Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres on Updated Housing for the 21st Century Act

Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres on Updated Housing for the 21st Century Act

Washington, D.C. - Today, New Democrat Coalition Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement in support of the bipartisan agreement to pass an improved version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. As laid out in the New Democrat Coalition's Housing Affordability Agenda, New Dems are committed to building more homes and getting them on the market fast, making it easier to buy or rent a home, and improving housing data and transparency so resources can be surged where they are needed most. This agreement delivers on all three.

Working Group Chair Norma Torres issued the following statement on the legislation:

"As families across the country are crushed by rising rents and home prices, it is essential that Congress advance serious policies that tackle the housing crisis. This package meets the urgency of the moment and demonstrates real momentum toward expanding housing supply and lowering costs for Americans.

"This legislation reflects many of the recommendations from New Dems' Housing Affordability Agenda, including 19 bills led by New Dem Members to build more homes, get them on the market faster, and surge resources where they're needed most. Affordable housing is a cornerstone of the New Dems' American Promise and restoring the American dream for all.

"I urge the House to pass this updated package without delay and for the Senate to follow swiftly so we can deliver the abundant, affordable homes working families deserve."

New Dems has engaged with the House Financial Services Committee, our partners in the Senate, and outside stakeholders to ensure our Members' priorities are reflected in housing legislation. This bipartisan agreement reflects provisions of numerous New Dem-sponsored or co-led bills, including:

1. H.R. 4660, Unlocking Housing Supply Through Streamlined and Modernized Reviews Act - Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

2. H.R. 5907, Accelerating Home Building Act - Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01)

3. H.R. 6327, Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act - Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-07)

4. H.R. 7791, Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act - Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09)

5. H.R. 5990, Whole Home Repairs Act - Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-05)

6. H.R. 6363, Build Now Act - Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04)

7. H.R. 4810, BUILD Housing Act - Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

8. H.R. 6727, To amend the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to provide reforms to housing counseling and financial literacy programs - the late Rep. David Scott (GA-13)

9. H.R. 5591, RESIDE Act - Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

10. H.R. 6293, Housing Supply Expansion Act - Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50)

11. H.R. 7792, Property Improvement and Manufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act - Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04), Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09), and Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

12. H.R. 6025, Appraisal Industry Improvement Act - Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05)

13. H.R. 1981, Choice in Affordable Housing Act - Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06)

14. H.R. 2362, VA Home Loan Awareness Act - Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09), and Rep. Deborah Ross (NC-02)

15. H.R. 965, Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act - Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32)

16. H.R. 4989, Streamlining Rural Housing Act - Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)

17. H.R. 7504, Housing for America's Middle Class Act - Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05)

18. H.R. 1640, HEIRS Act - Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-05)

19. H.R. 975, Credit Union Board Modernization Act - Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-52)

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