Housing costs

What renters and homeowners pay for housing and whether wages cover it, whether governments cap rent increases or bar landlords from setting rents with shared software, and what help renters get through vouchers, emergency aid and tax credits.

What they call for

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3 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Lower housing costs for renters and homeowners

2 members
Chris Gober
House · TX-10 · Republican
“Stories like that are why he fights for rural Texans to have an affordable place to live, good jobs close to home, and responsible stewardship of the water, land, and resources that sustain their communities.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“Families here are paying too much for groceries, housing and insurance. I'll fight to bring those costs down.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Mark Lamb
House · AZ-5 · Republican
“He pointed to housing costs, energy prices, agriculture, small businesses, and economic growth as examples of areas where excessive government regulation has made life harder for everyday Americans.”
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“Lamb said the effects of illegal immigration do not end when someone crosses the border. They reach communities throughout the country and can affect the availability and cost of housing, competition for jobs, public safety and taxpayer-funded services.”
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“Lamb's point was straightforward: millions of additional people need somewhere to live. When the housing supply is already limited, that added demand can make it harder for American families to find an affordable home or rental.”
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“For young Americans trying to buy their first home and families struggling with rising rent, Lamb said immigration policy cannot be separated from the national affordability crisis.”
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