H.Res. 493

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 493 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 493

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United 
States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national 
housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable 
housing.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 10, 2025

Ms. Brown (for herself and Mrs. Beatty) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services

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RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United 
States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national 
housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable 
housing.

Whereas the United States is experiencing a severe housing crisis, with an 
estimated shortage of more than 7,000,000 rental homes affordable and 
available to extremely low-income households, leaving millions without 
access to safe and stable housing;
Whereas nearly half of all renter households are cost-burdened, with over 
12,000,000 spending more than 50 percent of their income on housing, 
threatening their ability to afford other basic necessities;
Whereas rental prices have increased by more than 35 percent since 2020, while 
median household incomes have grown by only 22 percent over the same 
period, contributing to rising homelessness and housing instability;
Whereas shelter inflation continues to drive core services inflation, 
disproportionately impacting low- and moderate-income households and 
impeding economic mobility;
Whereas the private housing market alone cannot meet the needs of extremely low-
income renters, and public investment in affordable housing has not kept 
pace with demand;
Whereas Federal rental assistance reaches only 1 in 4 eligible households, 
leaving millions without support despite meeting income qualifications;
Whereas significant portions of the Nation's subsidized housing stock are aging, 
with some properties facing mismanagement, disrepair, or loss from 
affordability requirements;
Whereas the housing crisis impacts every region and demographic, 
disproportionately harming communities of color, seniors, people with 
disabilities, low-wage workers, and single-parent households;
Whereas solving the housing crisis requires coordinated action across Federal, 
State, and local governments, and the engagement of private, nonprofit, 
and philanthropic sectors to expand supply, preserve affordability, and 
ensure tenant protections; and
Whereas policies that encourage responsible development, incentivize 
preservation, and protect vulnerable renters are essential to 
stabilizing communities and promoting housing equity: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) affirms that housing is a foundational human need and 
economic necessity, and that the housing crisis is a national 
emergency;
(2) supports comprehensive Federal, State, and local 
efforts to increase the supply of deeply affordable rental 
housing and preserve existing units;
(3) urges Congress to prioritize supporting rental 
assistance, housing preservation, and affordable housing 
development programs;
(4) encourages private and nonprofit sector partners to 
invest in sensible housing solutions and collaborate on 
innovative, community-based models that are responsive to 
community needs;
(5) calls on policy makers across all levels of government 
to align housing, zoning, and infrastructure policies in 
support of affordability, availability, and preservation; and
(6) commits to advancing solutions that ensure safe, 
affordable housing for all individuals, families, and 
communities across the United States.
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