A series of legislative efforts aimed at addressing the United States' housing and immigration issues have been announced by various lawmakers. The New Democrat Coalition, led by Representative Carbajal, introduced a framework to overhaul the country's immigration system, calling on House Republicans to collaborate on these initiatives. Concurrently, Senators and Representatives, including Ted Lieu, Alex Padilla, and others, have unveiled the Housing for All Act, designed to tackle the homelessness and affordable housing crisis through significant investments and support for community-based solutions. This act emphasizes housing as a human right and seeks to make historic investments to meet the scale of these challenges. Discussions and announcements across different states, including Nevada and Arizona, highlighted the urgency of addressing skyrocketing housing and rent costs, with efforts to crack down on corporate investors' price gouging and to increase affordable housing. Additionally, federal grant funding of $115 million has been announced for affordable housing for low-income seniors in Philadelphia, particularly in Roxborough, alongside the expansion of housing vouchers and support for building more affordable senior and intergenerational apartments.
I've said it before: housing is a basic human right, not a privilege. My Housing for All Act will finally treat the homelessness and affordable housing crises with the seriousness they deserve—and I won’t stop this fight until every person has a place to call home. https://t.co/1LbpS4u7zb
I was proud to join HUD Deputy Secretary Todman in Roxborough to announce $115 MILLION in federal grant funding for affordable housing for low-income seniors. This investment will benefit Philadelphians and Americans everywhere. https://t.co/hkOTBIjGlo https://t.co/fNAhWdoXFZ
The expansion of City FHEPs housing vouchers is a critical component to solving the housing crisis. As the sponsor for these bills, I am proud of @LegalAidNYC push to not relent on behalf of the low income and working class New Yorkers. https://t.co/2tkOOfEBW0
Philadelphia developers could get millions of dollars in federal funding to build more affordable senior housing, and new rules promote building intergenerational apartments. https://t.co/787PTk80cy
ICYMI: Pleased to join @SenAlexPadilla and @MayorofLA Bass yesterday to announce the Housing for All Act, a bicameral bill to address housing and homelessness issues through increased funding for existing programs & support for community-based solutions. WATCH: https://t.co/7qlZWOnIXl
Every Arizonan deserves a safe, affordable home. But too many are getting priced out. Today, I met with housing leaders to discuss increasing affordable housing and ending homelessness in AZ. I'll keep fighting to cut red tape and secure federal resources to achieve these goals. https://t.co/OAd9bbqEHg
Today I held a discussion in Reno about how skyrocketing housing and rent costs are hurting Nevada families. I’m doing everything I can to lower these prices – including through my legislation to crack down on corporate investors and their price gouging in the housing market. https://t.co/Tln0GNgKMO
You have the bill right in front of you to fix outdated and broken immigration laws. Bring it to the Floor of the House. Put America first, not Trump. https://t.co/SFdMLpHwV8
Honored to join @SenAlexPadilla and @MayorOfLA Bass as well as state and local officials this morning to announce the Housing For All Act. Pleased to author the House version of Senator Padilla's legislation with @RepCarbajal. https://t.co/AxAIaJLrxH https://t.co/3gxfxVSqZY
Housing in America should be a human right, not a privilege. I’m announcing the Housing for All Act with @RepTedLieu and @RepCarbajal to make historic and effective investments that meet the scale of the affordable housing and homelessness crisis. https://t.co/L076125bNB
TUNE IN NOW! Joining @SenAlexPadilla and @MayorOfLA Bass to announce our Housing for All Act to address the homelessness and housing crises in our communities. https://t.co/q64A5HoOCu
Last week, the @NewDemCoalition & I unveiled framework to fix our broken immigration system. It’s time for House Republicans to stop their partisan games & work with @HouseDemocrats on solutions like these to restore order at our border and promote prosperity across America. https://t.co/b7RF6kcVIe