06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 18:41
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, voted in support of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation to expand the nation's housing supply, reduce barriers to development, and improve access to affordable housing opportunities for working families.\
"Housing affordability remains one of the most urgent challenges facing Arizonans. I hear from families every day who are being priced out of their neighborhoods and struggling to afford a home. This bill, which will soon become a law, is an important step towards expanding access to affordable housing for those in my district in Arizona and across the country," said Rep. Ansari. "As Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Lowering Costs Task Force, I will continue holding affordability tours and listening directly to Americans, and ensuring that those conversations inform our work ahead."
Read bill text HERE.
In her role as the Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, Ansari has held "Affordability Listening Tours" in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and soon Houston to hear firsthand from residents about how rising costs are affecting their households. The sessions have centered on the cost of essentials- housing, food, health care, gas, and utilities - and bringing that feedback back to Congress to help shape policies that address affordability challenges.
Ansari also hosted the Taskforce's first shadow hearing, titled "Building the New American Dream: Lowering Housing Costs for All." The shadow hearing brought together Members of Congress, housing policy experts, and frontline advocates to confront the housing affordability crisis impacting families in Arizona and across the country.
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