Houchin, Flood Introduce Affordable HOMES Act to Cut Red Tape and Lower Housing Costs

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congressman Mike Flood (NE-01) introduced the Affordable Housing Opportunities Made Easier through Simplification (Affordable HOMES) Act, legislation that eliminates unnecessary federal red tape driving up the cost of manufactured housing and pricing families out of the American dream.

The Affordable HOMES Act removes the Department of Energy's (DOE) authority to regulate manufactured housing energy efficiency standards, cutting costly and confusing mandates that burden families, builders, and communities.

"Families across Indiana and across America are feeling the strain of a housing crisis that continues to drive up costs and limit options," said Congresswoman Houchin. "Manufactured homes are a vital pathway to affordable housing, yet Washington bureaucracy has only made it harder for families to access them. The Affordable HOMES Act is a commonsense solution to get government out of the way, lower costs, and give more families the opportunity to achieve the American dream of homeownership."

"America is in the midst of a housing crisis and the federal government needs to cut red tape to help build more homes," said Congressman Flood. "The Department of Energy's regulation of energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing has created burdensome confusion that drives up the cost of manufactured homes. Removing the Department of Energy's statutory mandate to regulate manufactured homes is a commonsense step that not only brings much-needed clarity but also enhances regulatory efficiency. Thank you to Rep. Houchin for her leadership in addressing this issue and for helping ensure our government gets out of the way of more people living the American dream."

The Affordable HOMES Actwill ensure manufactured housing remains an affordable and accessible option for millions of Americans, especially first-time homebuyers, young families, and seniors.