We need to focus on all that. And by the way, a simpler and more rational tax code would also reduce costs for people as well.

The classification system is now at the point where... it's not serving national security.

We urge Congress to enact the Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC) that Senate Finance Committee Chair Wyden introduced last Congress.

We strongly recommend passage of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2021.

These restrictive zoning laws can hurt local economies--and what is even worse, they often amount to a back-door method of segregation.

The DASH Act would protect taxpayers' investment in Housing Credit properties by combating two threats to long-term affordability.

We're causing the problem, driving up the cost by 40 percent, and then we're offering what percent relief from that burden?

I strongly believe the next opportunity for a big, bipartisan initiative is affordable housing.

We have kicked the can down the road long enough. We urge Congress to act on a variety of legislative proposals.

Senator Wyden has very well described those efforts.

Hearing held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Healthy forests are critical to our nation, both environmentally, ecologically, and economically.

I am really excited to figure out what the restoration economy really looks like moving forward.

They want it to be natural. And they are just sitting back, waiting for the opportunity to sue to tie up a project.

I want to thank the witnesses today for your travel and your time.

Farm bill programs and authorities play an important role in both private forestry and management of our National Forest System lands.

Oregon is fortunate. We received nearly $11.7 million last April for five of these projects.

Let me begin by saying how much I appreciate Chair Westerman giving me the opportunity to lead the Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee.