Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
Gomez: “America needs a new housing boom: one that prioritizes affordability, fairness, and accessibility.”
Watch full press conference here.
Yesterday, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) hosted the first-ever National Summit on the Housing Affordability Crisis on Capitol Hill, bringing together lawmakers, advocates, labor, industry, and community leaders to confront America’s growing housing emergency.
Throughout the summit, lawmakers and experts tackled the crisis from every angle, from boosting the supply of affordable homes to protecting renters, preventing evictions, and addressing homelessness head-on.
As part of that effort, Rep. Gomez also highlighted his Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (RDMA), bipartisan legislation that would convert vacant office buildings into housing that is affordable through a new federal tax credit. The bill would require at least 20% of new units to remain affordable for working families for at least 30 years, helping communities like Los Angeles expand housing supply while revitalizing struggling commercial corridors.
The day-long summit also featured House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and leading voices from across the Democratic Caucus, united in the call for a bold action on housing.
“I hosted the first-ever National Summit on the Housing Affordability Crisis to send a clear message: we need bold, national solutions now,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez. When families working full time are still forces to choose between rent, food, or health care, they begin to question if their leaders, institutions, and government truly fight for them.”