Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brett Guthrie (2nd District Kentucky)
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson delivered remarks today after House Republicans ended the Democrat DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for 3 years – preventing future Democrat attempts to reopen the border and halt the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. House Republicans also this week passed legislation to reauthorize FISA Sec. 702 and the Farm Bill – for the first time in 8 years – to deliver relief and certainty for rural America.
“Ultimately, the sad and actually shocking truth is there’s not a Democrat in the House or the Senate that believes border security and immigration enforcement should exist at all,” Speaker Johnson said. “By word and deed, Democrats have made clear their desire to defund both of those critical functions of our government.”
Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here.
Below are Speaker Johnson’s remarks as delivered:
I’m really glad to tell you that House Republicans pulled together and delivered some major pieces of legislation and huge priorities for the country in the last few days. Let me give you a couple of examples.
We passed the Farm Bill, as you know, a major achievement, delivering real relief and certainty for our rural America and for all Americans. But this is the first time Congress has done that since 2018. Been quite a while, but we got it done. We’ve also made certain that the House is going to be able to have an up or down vote on the date certain on the E15 issue, which is, you know, is a big priority for a lot of our members here in the Chamber.
And most importantly, of all the things we got done this week, we’ve got the budget resolution passed. This is very, very important because that will ensure that border security and immigration enforcement will continue today and well into the future.
Despite Democrat attempts to reopen our border and protect criminal illegal aliens from removal, the net result of passing our reconciliation bill is that ICE and CBP are funded for three years. And Democrats got absolutely nothing for their political charade and shenanigans out of that.
We repeatedly offered in good faith – I want to point out and remind everybody – to negotiate on funding these agencies. Ultimately, the sad and actually shocking truth is there’s not a Democrat in the House or the Senate that believes border security and immigration enforcement should exist at all. By word and deed, Democrats have made clear their desire to defund both of those critical functions of our government.
We also passed the FISA reauthorization to ensure that the Administration is armed with the best possible intelligence to continue eliminating terrorists and defending our homeland. We pray that the Senate can now pass our FISA bill as quickly as possible, and, you know, they’re deliberating over that right now.
Now, I just want to say this. Sometimes the process around here is cumbersome; that’s the way this works. But in spite of our razor thin, historically small majority, House Republicans continue to deliver for the American people. We’ll continue to do that for the remainder of the year, and that is a large reason why we are going to win the midterms so that the grownups can stay in charge here.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. released the following statement after joining her colleagues to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill out of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“Washington’s farmers and producers are facing a number of pressing challenges, from high costs and market uncertainty to extreme weather patterns. While this year’s Farm Bill is far from perfect, it is a needed step forward to help us meet the challenges we face in the Eighth District. Farm Bills are strongest when they are created with wide bipartisan support, and I am deeply disappointed that Republicans failed to work with us to undo disastrous cuts to nutrition assistance and protect other vital programs.
“However, I ultimately voted for this package because it secures key wins for the Eighth District’s agricultural community at a time when they are in dire need of support, including help for our specialty crop growers, the forestry industry, and conservation efforts. Additionally, the package supports wins for agricultural trade and global competitiveness.
“Washington’s agriculture is critical to our local economies, and our farmers feed us and the rest of the world. We cannot continue to lose family farms. I will continue to ensure our farmers, agriculture sector, and rural communities across America have the support and certainty they need to continue to feed our country.”
BACKGROUND:
The Farm Bill was enacted into law in 2018 and was originally due for reauthorization in 2023, but has now been extended twice. This essential package of legislation authorizes and funds several important agricultural, food, and forestry programs over several years, all of which are critical to Washington’s Eighth District.
Key provisions in the 2026 Farm Bill from Schrier-led legislation include:
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1)
RACINE, WI – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced Racine veteran Sister Linda “Sister Sarge” McClenahan as the recipient of the First Congressional District’s 2025 Veteran of the Year Award.
First Congressional District 2026 Veteran of the Year Award Winner: Linda McClenahan
Sgt. McClenahan, nicknamed “Sister Sarge,” grew up in California, and planned to join a convent upon graduating high school in 1967. After her brother was drafted into the Marines she felt called to serve in a different way: by enlisting in the Army. Sgt. McClenahan joined the Women’s Army Corp and after basic training, shipped out to Vietnam as a communications operator. She quickly rose to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned to the 1st Signal Brigade in Long Binh.
She returned from Vietnam in 1970 and served another 6 years in the Army Reserves before she would join the Racine Dominican Sisters in 1992. Sgt. McClenahan later began treatment for her own PTSD and saw the need for help that a new generation of veterans needed. She would go on to obtain a master’s degree in counseling from UW-Whitewater & has been organizing and leading retreats focused on PTSD for veterans for nearly two decades.
“We are grateful to the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our liberties and freedoms. It is my honor to present Sergeant McClenahan with the Veteran of the Year Award. Her dedication to her country and community truly exemplifies what it means to serve,” said Steil.
Background:
The recipient of this award was nominated by Wisconsin residents and selected by Wisconsin’s First Congressional District’s Veterans Advisory Board by reviewing the following criteria:
SERVICE: Demonstrate a commitment to service in their community. This could be through advocacy, community projects, an act of heroism, or other actions.
EXCELLENCE: Provide an example of how this veteran exudes a spirit of excellence.
DEDICATION: Have a dedication to supporting their fellow veterans and building bridges between veterans and our greater Southeast Wisconsin community.
Nominees had to be a veteran of one of the five Armed Forces of the United States, including Reserve or National Guard, or United States Merchant Marines. All nominees had to supply a DD-214 and live within Wisconsin’s First Congressional District.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) was joined by U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), and Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) in introducing bipartisan legislation recognizing April 29, 2026 as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in order to increase awareness about the growing threat of counterfeit fentanyl pills and their devastating impact on families and young people across the United States.
“The fentanyl-fueled overdose crisis is devastating families and communities in every corner of our country,” said Congresswoman Trahan, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Task Force. “By establishing National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we not only honor the lives lost, but also shine a light on the urgent need for action. This bill is about raising awareness, saving lives, and reaffirming our commitment to ending this crisis.”
The resolution seeks to unite the public and policymakers in the fight against this deadly epidemic as fentanyl-related deaths continue to rise. In 2025 alone, law enforcement seized 47 million counterfeit pills, equating to over 369 million lethal doses.
“Like so many Americans, my family has been impacted by the opioid epidemic,” said Congresswoman Pettersen. “My mom first became addicted to prescription opioids that led to a decades-long struggle, including heroin and fentanyl, but she’s one of the lucky ones. She finally got the medical care she desperately needed and will be celebrating 9 years in recovery this August and is an example of what’s possible. On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we increase awareness about the dangers of this drug to prevent further tragedies and make sure people like my mom aren’t again left with nowhere to turn.”
“Counterfeit fentanyl is now the leading killer of young Americans, devastating families in every corner of our nation,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “I’ve seen the human cost of this crisis firsthand. As Co-Chair and a founding member of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, I’m working to turn awareness into action—stopping the flow of deadly counterfeit pills, strengthening prevention and enforcement, and saving lives. Recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day is a critical part of that mission and of building the national response this crisis demands.”
“Fentanyl-related overdoses and drug poisonings have had a devastating impact on communities across my home state of Colorado,” said Congressman Neguse.“In championing an effort to designate April 29th as National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we are not just bringing attention to this crisis but also sharing information and best practices for preventing the spread and sale of synthetic opioids—and, ultimately, fighting to save lives.”
“Last year, Congress acted on a number of key pieces of legislation aimed at combatting the fentanyl crisis. I was proud to stand with President Trump as he signed the major HALT Fentanyl Act into law,” said Congressman McDowell. “I lost my brother, Luke, to fentanyl at just 20 years old. I’ll keep fighting alongside anyone willing to take this on until no family has to endure the kind of loss mine did.”
Text of the resolution can be found HERE.
Trahan has been a leader in Congress in advancing bipartisan solutions to the addiction and mental health crises affecting millions of Americans. She spearheaded the passage of the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act into law to require that prescribers of opioid medications had baseline training in addiction identification and treatment. She also introduced and passed the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Reauthorization Act to strengthen community-based youth and young adult suicide prevention efforts that were set to go offline. Earlier this year, in her role as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, she successfully led a bipartisan group of 100 House members demanding the Trump administration reverse its decision to terminate thousands of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants that fund local mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery programs across the country.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA-03)
Trahan Statement on Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Decision
Washington, April 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision:
“Today, the Supreme Court’s Republican majority finished what they started – gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and making it easier to silence Black voters and communities of color ahead of a pivotal midterm election.”
“For the past year, Republicans in Congress and in state legislatures across the country have raced to rig their maps and hold onto power – power they have surrendered to Donald Trump, who has raised prices on American families, ripped health care away from people who need it, and sent U.S. servicemembers to fight in a new forever war in the Middle East. Today’s decision is the culmination of the GOP’s effort to ensure that the same families being screwed over by this administration and their Republican enablers in Congress have even less power to hold them accountable at the ballot box.”
“This is a power grab, plain and simple. And just as we did when Republicans kicked off their mid-decade redistricting scam, Democrats will respond in kind. We didn’t start this fight, but it’s on us to finish it.”
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) on Wednesday introduced the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Access Act, legislation to expand access to home and community-based care for older adults and people with disabilities while strengthening the caregiving workforce nationwide.
“Older adults and people with disabilities deserve to live with dignity and age in place. Yet the United States still lacks a comprehensive long-term care policy that meets the needs of our most vulnerable communities. Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services help fill this gap, ensuring millions of Americans can remain independent in their homes and communities,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “I am proud to join my colleague Congresswoman Dingell in introducing this legislation to strengthen our nation’s care infrastructure by expanding access to Medicaid home care, investing in the direct care workforce, and supporting family caregivers. It’s time to move beyond discussion and deliver real national solutions to the caregiving crisis.”
“We know that the majority of individuals who require long-term care would prefer to receive it in their own homes and communities. No one should have to wait years to get the care they deserve, and no care worker should have to live below the poverty line to give this care,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. “Medicaid is the single largest payer of long-term care in our country. At a time when Medicaid is facing unprecedented, historic cuts, it’s more important than ever that we prioritize home and community-based services. This legislation will provide much-needed investment in our care workforce, making it easier for those who need care to get it, and supporting the caregivers doing this crucial work.”
Medicaid is the primary payer for long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the United States. While eligible individuals are guaranteed access to institutional care, access to home and community-based services (HCBS) often depends on state waiver programs, leaving many individuals on waiting lists for years or even decades.
As a result, many older adults and people with disabilities are forced into institutional settings in order to receive care, even though most would prefer to remain in their homes and communities. This disparity undermines the rights affirmed in the Olmstead v. L.C. decision, which recognized the right of individuals with disabilities to receive services in the most integrated setting appropriate.
The HCBS Access Act would ensure eligible individuals have a real choice between home-based and institutional care by putting both options on equal footing. The legislation would increase Medicaid funding for HCBS, strengthen the federal match to help states expand services, and eliminate waiting lists over time. It also invests in the direct care workforce by improving wages, benefits, and job quality, while providing training and support for family caregivers and establishing stronger quality and accountability measures.
The legislation is endorsed by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (ASFCME), Justice in Aging, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Little Lobbyists, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), ADAPT, and PHI.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after the House moved by voice vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the 76-day shutdown:
“I welcome this long-overdue, bipartisan step to reopen DHS and make sure our workforce receives the pay they earned. This welcome action ends a 76-day shutdown and delivers certainty for the frontline personnel who protect our country and serve our communities every day.
“Our frontline personnel never stepped back from their mission. They secured our airports, responded to disasters, protected major events, and defended critical infrastructure across the nation. Here in South Texas, families rely on their work every single day, and they kept showing up no matter what.
“I made clear throughout this process that homeland security funding carries real consequences for our communities. A shutdown delays emergency response, weakens cyber defenses, and creates unnecessary strain on the workforce families who keep our country safe.
“As a senior appropriator, I’ll keep fighting to deliver results for South Texas, support our workforce, and ensure our national security agencies have the resources they need to succeed.”
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Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. is a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. Previously, he served as a Texas State Representative and Texas Secretary of State.
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El congresista Cuellar reconoce el fin del cierre de 76 días del DHS y la restauración del salario para el personal de primera línea
Washington, D.C. – Hoy, el congresista estadounidense, el Dr. Henry Cuellar (TX-28), emitió la siguiente declaración después de que la Cámara de Representantes aprobara, por votación de voz, legislación para financiar el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS, por sus siglas en inglés) y poner fin al cierre de 76 días:
“Doy la bienvenida a este paso bipartidista, esperado desde hace tiempo, para reabrir el DHS y asegurar que nuestra fuerza laboral reciba el salario que se ha ganado. Esta acción pone fin a un cierre de 76 días y brinda certeza al personal de primera línea que protege a nuestro país y sirve a nuestras comunidades todos los días.
“Nuestro personal de primera línea nunca se apartó de su misión. Aseguraron nuestros aeropuertos, respondieron a desastres, protegieron eventos importantes y defendieron infraestructura crítica en todo el país. Aquí en el sur de Texas, las familias dependen de su trabajo todos los días, y ellos continuaron cumpliendo sin importar las circunstancias.
“Dejé claro durante todo este proceso que el financiamiento de la seguridad nacional tiene consecuencias reales para nuestras comunidades. Un cierre retrasa la respuesta a emergencias, debilita las defensas cibernéticas y genera presión innecesaria sobre las familias de los trabajadores que mantienen seguro a nuestro país.
“Como miembro de alto rango del comité de asignaciones, seguiré luchando para brindar resultados a la región del sur de Texas, apoyar a nuestra fuerza laboral y garantizar que nuestras agencias de seguridad nacional cuenten con los recursos que necesitan para tener éxito.”
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7147, which will now head to President Trump’s desk to end the Democrat-led Department of Homeland Security shutdown:
“Backed by President Trump, this funding bill ends the Democrat DHS shutdown. It fully restores funding, stability, and pay for the majority of critical operations including TSA, FEMA, Secret Service, Coast Guard, and CISA – and it does so without any policy restrictions at the center of Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats’ radical agenda.
“While the far-left hoped to eradicate U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement resources, complete funding for those agencies is advancing concurrently. This two-pronged approach restores DHS immediately and makes it clear: enforcement will not be stripped.
“Having Democrats diminish Article I and force the use of reconciliation was not my preferred path. Yet, this is the reality before us. My support of today’s action is for all the frontline personnel who would have – once again – been subjected to missed paychecks starting this weekend. I’d rather carry the weight of an imperfect move forward than ask them to carry the real-life burden of Democrat failure.
“Trying to unilaterally dictate which national security functions survive while holding key operations and employees hostage during the longest government shutdown in history is not a record I would be proud of – but it’s one Democrats hold.
“I thoroughly regret the erosion of the appropriations process Senate Democrats have instigated, and the consequences that were paid by everyday Americans. It is not a standard I accept – and my votes and position throughout this process have made that clear, each and every time,” said Congressman Cole.
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Sean Casten (IL-06)
April 30, 2026
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 16 House Democrats in urging leaders of the real estate industry to provide homebuyers with critical information on the climate risks to which prospective individual home purchases may be exposed.
“While there is still room for improvement in climate risk scoring systems, the best available data will help prospective homeowners and renters properly evaluate the long-term costs and hazards associated with a given property, strengthening their ability to make a sound investment,” the lawmakers wrote. “We are alarmed at reports of pressure against entities providing such information, since doing so diminishes the public’s ability to make informed choices and undermines resilience in vulnerable communities. As climate change intensifies, it is vital to ensure transparency in real estate transactions, now and in the future.”
The letter was sent to the CEOs of Zillow, Rocket Companies (Redfin), Move, Inc. (Realtor.com), Costar Group (Homes.com), Compass, California Regional Multiple Listing Service, and the Council of Multiple Listing Services.
Recent public reporting indicates that real estate websites, such as Zillow, have been pressured to remove climate risk information from their websites. As an integral part of the real estate ecosystem, real estate information platforms often serve as consumers’ first point of contact for real estate listings, ensuring that American families have upfront access to comprehensive and trustworthy information when making some of the most significant financial decisions of their lives.
American consumers are increasingly exposed to climate-related risks in the housing market, including from high immediate insurance costs that often do not become apparent until late in the home-buying process. The problem can be even more severe in the later years of a thirty-year mortgage – as climate risks increase, homeowners may face sharply rising premiums or reduced availability of coverage. A lack of climate risk information disadvantages buyers already navigating the current affordability crisis.
In addition to Rep. Casten, the letter was signed by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Lloyd Doggett, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Shri Thanedar, Madeleine Dean, Adelita Grijalva, Joyce Beatty, Mike Quigley, Sylvia Garcia, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Maxwell Frost, Valerie Foushee, Mike Levin, Julia Brownley, and Kevin Mullin.
A copy of the letter can be found here. Text of the letter can be found below.
Dear [CEO]
We write to express the importance of upfront, consumer access to climate risk information. Concerning recent reporting indicates that the real estate website of your company, Zillow, along with several other real estate sites, have received pressure to remove climate risk information from their listings. This will harm consumer access to critical data.
As an integral part of the housing listing ecosystem, real estate information platforms often serve as consumers’ first point of contact for real estate listings. These platforms play a pivotal role in ensuring that American families have upfront access to comprehensive and trustworthy information when making some of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. Cooperation across the housing listing ecosystem in providing ready access to that information is critical.
Consumers are increasingly exposed to climate-related risks in the real estate market, including from higher insurance costs that often do not become apparent until late in the process of purchasing a home. A lack of critical risk information disadvantages buyers already navigating the current affordability crisis.
As climate change-driven weather events become more extreme, the need to identify, disclose, and price climate risk is no longer theoretical, it is current and urgent. Costly, disruptive increases in flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, sea level rise, and storm intensity are already reshaping housing markets and communities across the United States.
Recent data underscores the scale and acceleration of these risks:
From 1980 to 2024, the United States averaged 9 weather disasters annually, causing more than $1 billion in losses. Over the past five years, that number has increased to 23 per year.
Wildfires now burn more than twice as many trees each year as they did two decades ago. The most extreme year on record for forest fires was 2024, with at least 13.5 million hectares of forest burned, 13% more than the previous year. Northern high-latitude regions are warming at a faster rate than the rest of the planet, resulting in longer fire seasons, greater fire frequency and severity, and larger burned areas in boreal forests.
The years 2015-2025 have been the hottest on record, with 2025 being the second or third warmest year since observations began. Extreme heat poses a high health risk to people and can have serious additional economic repercussions.
Sea levels along the U.S. coastlines are estimated to rise an additional 10-12 inches in the next 30 years, which will increase coastal flooding by increasing tide and storm surge heights and driving impacts further inland. With sea levels projected to increase by up to 4 feet by 2100, the question for hundreds if not thousands of communities around the country may no longer be the frequency of flooding, but their very viability as residential locations.
Taken together, these trends make clear that climate risk is a present and growing financial risk. Failing to provide transparent, actionable information to consumers distorts housing markets and leaves families exposed to escalating costs that otherwise might be avoidable.
Climate hazards are already reshaping homeownership in America and have harmed millions of homeowners. Current risk assessments show that 26% of U.S. homes, valued at around $12.7 trillion, are exposed to at least one severe or extreme climate risk, including floods, wildfires, and hurricane-strength winds. Of these, around 6% of U.S. homes face severe or extreme flood risk, 6% face severe wildfire risk, and 18% are at severe risk of hurricane-strength winds.
Insurance markets are already under stress due to these events, which erodes affordability and availability. According to the U.S. Treasury’s Federal Insurance Office, homeowners’ insurance premiums from 2018-2022 rose 8.7% faster than inflation, with the steepest increases concentrated in climate-exposed zip codes. In highrisk areas, annual premiums average 82% higher than in low-risk areas. Because of rising losses, many insurers are pulling out of high-risk geographies entirely or sharply reducing coverage. As a result, millions of homeowners face soaring premiums, non-renewals, limited coverage, and increased reliance on last-resort, state-run insurance pools.
Even greater financial risk may lie ahead. Home and flood insurance are typically written on annual terms, covering risk only for the year ahead rather than the life of a mortgage. As climate risks increase, homeowners may face sharply rising premiums or reduced availability of coverage. Because mortgage agreements generally require borrowers to maintain adequate insurance, these changes could create significant financial strain and, in some cases, place borrowers at risk of default. Despite this clear mismatch between short-term insurance and long-term mortgages, the risk is rarely disclosed to homebuyers at the time of purchase.
Homebuyers are left vulnerable in this situation, as public policy and preparedness lag. Despite mounting data on climate-driven damage, many homebuyers and renters remain unaware of their immediate exposure, let alone their longer-term exposure, largely because real-estate platforms and MLS systems often do not disclose climate risk.
While there is still room for improvement in climate risk scoring systems, the best available data will help prospective homeowners and renters properly evaluate the long-term costs and hazards associated with a given property, strengthening their ability to make a sound investment.
We are alarmed at reports of pressure against entities providing such information, since doing so diminishes the public’s ability to make informed choices and undermines resilience in vulnerable communities. As climate change intensifies, it is vital to ensure transparency in real estate transactions, now and in the future.
We respectfully request your answers to the following questions by June 1, 2026:
Is your company committed to providing homebuyers with the best available information on the climate-related risks affecting a prospective property?
What data sources does your company rely on to assess climate-related risks at the property level?
How is this information conveyed to prospective homebuyers?
What feedback trends have you observed from homebuyers in response to this information?
We welcome the opportunity to engage further on how your company can continue to support informed decision-making and strengthen community resilience in the face of growing climate risks.
Sincerely,
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