It's my view that in 2023 providing the States with this kind of flexibility is absolutely essential to increasing housing supply where it is needed most.
Maria Cantwell
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Maria Ellen Cantwell is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been actively involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on technology, environmental issues, and healthcare. Throughout her tenure, Cantwell has worked on policies aimed at promoting clean energy and protecting the environment, as well as advocating for affordable healthcare access for all Americans.
I'm a cosponsor of both of those bills, and they are both priorities in my comprehensive DASH Act, which stands for Decent, Affordable, and Safe Housing for All.
I'm a cosponsor of both of those bills, and they are both priorities in my comprehensive DASH Act, which stands for Decent, Affordable, and Safe Housing for All.
Yesterday, Senator Cardin and Senator Young introduced the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, which is all about giving a private investment boost for housing in blighted and struggling neighborhoods that need it most.
Furthermore, building more affordable housing today is going to reduce homelessness tomorrow, which would prevent a lot of individual suffering and save taxpayers' dollars.
The bill she and Senator Young have put forward, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, would expand LIHTC to create 2 million new units nationwide.
We have been facing the housing affordability crisis for too long--both in cities like Seattle and in rural areas.
I can't tell you how astounding that is just to hear, because we already knew in Washington that we need an incredible investment in workforce housing.
I would just point out that that ODA expert review panel, besides, you know, representatives from machinists, I think it's good news that Javier de Luis is on there.
It's my view that in 2023 providing the States with this kind of flexibility is absolutely essential to increasing housing supply where it is needed most.
I can't tell you how astounding that is just to hear, because we already knew in Washington that we need an incredible investment in workforce housing.
It is beyond time that we take the necessary steps to truly address the housing supply problem.
Furthermore, building more affordable housing today is going to reduce homelessness tomorrow, which would prevent a lot of individual suffering and save taxpayers' dollars.
We have been facing the housing affordability crisis for too long--both in cities like Seattle and in rural areas.
Yesterday, Senator Cardin and Senator Young introduced the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, which is all about giving a private investment boost for housing in blighted and struggling neighborhoods that need it most.
MIHTC would help fill that gap, and I want to emphasize, it would supplement LIHTC.
For a long time, you were breaking the rules as a Democrat if you talked about supply-side ideas.
We're also seeing the need for affordable housing in rural economies, and that's why this legislation on increasing the tax credit is so important.
The bill she and Senator Young have put forward, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, would expand LIHTC to create 2 million new units nationwide.
I can't tell you how astounding that is just to hear, because we already knew in Washington that we need an incredible investment in workforce housing.
I want everybody to know I'm a supply-sider when it comes to housing, colleagues. We have to create more housing supply.





