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Tell Congress: Pass the housing package and unlock more homes that people can afford in more communities

By Eric Cova, March 27, 2026

People across the country are facing a widespread affordability crisis, especially when it comes to housing and transportation. Right now, Congress has a real opportunity to take meaningful action.

The House is actively negotiating a sweeping bipartisan housing package—the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—that includes key provisions to reduce barriers to housing production, support zoning reform, and better connect housing to jobs, services, and transportation.

But decisions are being made now about whether this bill moves forward. We need your voice to ensure this legislation is signed into law.

Take two minutes to contact your members of Congress and urge them to pass this important legislation. This is the most significant housing bill in generations, and, if passed, it would help communities build more affordable homes that are better connected to jobs and services and that meet people’s needs at every stage of life.

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