U.S. lawmakers are actively addressing the affordability crisis by proposing legislative measures against large Wall Street investment groups buying single-family homes for rentals, which inflates prices of starter homes and rents. Representative Molinaro emphasized efforts to make essentials like housing and childcare more accessible. Senator Merkley is pushing the 'End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act' to prioritize homes for families over hedge fund profits. Additionally, Congress members highlighted the child care system crisis and advocated for enhanced childcare support at the Strolling Thunder Rally, calling for investments to ensure families and babies have necessary resources.
I'm fortunate to represent many Puerto Ricans in IL, and I appreciated the opportunity today to learn more about priorities important to the community, including investing in family farmers in PR & expanding nutrition assistance. Thanks @Pwr4PuertoRico, @pra_puertorico, @jacprcc! https://t.co/M9LfTe45hQ
Some families are paying more than 2.5x their mortgage rate on childcare. I met with Zero to Three, who advocate for quality and affordable childcare. We talked about ways to address the rising cost and workforce shortage. https://t.co/8YVxWa4ObZ
.@ceanews President Kate Dias and I know how important it is to support our state's educators. We met in Washington today to discuss how essential teachers are to students' success and the success of our state. https://t.co/er8AFFng8R
My day was filled with visits from teachers who support teachers. Met with Kate Dias @ceanews about policy priorities, educator pipelines, support for public education, retired teachers and student success. Humbled to still be considered a fierce advocate for the profession. https://t.co/xShg338PWS
Kids in policy meetings aren’t only welcome but encouraged! Met with Stefany from Zero to Three to discuss affordable, quality childcare — and even better was to meet her family and 2 young children! Thank you for all that you do for early literacy and education in #AZ06. https://t.co/u6Koz0iEAg
Today, I met with the D.C. Teacher of the Year, Cardozo High’s own Beth Barkley and the Maryland Teacher of the Year, @MKConnerton from Annapolis High School, who were on the Hill today on behalf of @CCSSO. Thank you Beth and Mary Kay for helping shape America’s youth! https://t.co/lYMFW9yqqC
Today, @RepJahanaHayes & I met with Connecticut Teacher of the Year Kiana Foster-Mauro from New London's Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School and Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Aimee Couto. Thank you to these brilliant educators for helping every student succeed! https://t.co/HiFJ2sDNk7
Welcoming our kids to the Senate to learn about how their government works is one of my favorite parts of representing our state. It was wonderful to meet all of these incredible students from Linda Rankin Givens Elementary - safe travels back home to Las Vegas! https://t.co/uUS3iPhKyC
Fantastic meeting today with our RI Teacher of the Year: Aimée Couto from @Whiteknactpride in @CityofEastProv. Teachers have the most important job in our country — educating and inspiring the next generation to reach their highest potential (especially those little #Townies!) https://t.co/WGbcmSGYCR
Look who stopped by Cmte. Kiana Foster-Mauro CT TOY & Aimee Couto RI TOY on the Hill for advocacy day. Congress talks about policy using bill numbers…teachers talk about policy in terms of the names & stories of students. Your voices are so important- thank you for all you! https://t.co/yZY4M5PTZZ
Just met with @RepSusieLee and her commitment and passion for education for @NvstateED is inspiring. I’m honored & humbled to advocate for Title II monies that help fund teacher leadership & development, advocate for school lunch changes, mentoring, & mental health. #NVSTOY24 https://t.co/hXBcc3quij
The teachers are here for @CCSSO Washington Week! Congratulations 2024 NTOY Missy Testerman and all the State Teachers of the Year. Leading, inspiring, advocating on behalf of teachers & students everywhere. 🍎✏️📚 https://t.co/qCRSECFImn
Lawmakers in Congress and state legislatures are increasingly looking into limiting or banning large investment groups from buying single-family homes and turning them into rental properties as they try to grapple with an affordability crisis... https://t.co/TyJkT7EaHW
¡Feliz Día Del Niño IL-04! My team and I celebrated across the district this weekend and hosted an event at our office today. I came to Congress to build a more just future for our children, and today is a meaningful reminder of the urgency of that work. https://t.co/qtuecCO8ft
Today, the halls of Congress were flooded by incredible #StrollingThunder parents and toddlers from all 50 states — including RI01 constituents, Cruz and Xhuljan from Cumberland! These wonderful parents deserve our strong support as they raise the next generation of Americans. https://t.co/ygbV188qsr
It was wonderful having @ZEROTOTHREE visit our office. Thank you for your commitment to advocating for our youngest learners! As a cosponsor of the Child Care Stabilization Act and so many other important childcare bills, I am committed to advocating for policies that support… https://t.co/XY7N7sVO2e
Thank you @SenateApprops LHHS Chair @SenatorBaldwin for recognizing the needs of parenting students, especially affordable & convenient child care. #CCAMPIS works! https://t.co/CcLeENYAzl
Hedge funds using our housing market as a cash cow drives up the price of homes AND the price of rent. I’m working to pass my End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act because houses in our communities should be homes for families, not profit centers for hedge funds.
America’s child care system is in crisis. Proud to join child care champions from all corners of the country at this year's #StrollingThunder. Together, we can deliver accessible, affordable child care for all. https://t.co/EH86fGjbIA
Today, I joined @WhipKClark & @RepJimmyGomez at the #StrollingThunder Rally to call for investments that ensure every family and baby has the resources they need to reach their full potential. American families deserve better. When our children succeed, we succeed. https://t.co/3ihmEM7nsI
Interesting article in @WSJ on legislative initiatives to curb the mass purchasing of single family homes by large Wall Street firms. They are arguing this is driving up prices of starter homes putting them out of reach of young families
We’re facing an affordability crisis. I’m working every day to drive down costs and make essentials like housing and childcare more accessible. https://t.co/cNHRhbsHLg