EIG Media Contact: Reuben Francis | [email protected]
Washington, D.C. – The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) released the following statement in response to congressional passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:
“The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a landmark step in addressing the housing shortage that is holding back American families, workers, and communities,” said John Lettieri, President and CEO of the Economic Innovation Group. “By removing red tape, rewarding best practices, and modernizing outdated programs, this legislation represents the most significant federal effort to restore our nation’s capacity to build in decades. EIG applauds Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, and House Financial Services Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters for their work to create a more accessible and affordable housing market for all Americans.”
Solving America’s housing shortage will require sustained action at every level of government, with federal policy playing a central role in helping communities build at the scale the moment demands. EIG remains committed to advancing research and policy ideas, such as Right to Build Zones, that make housing abundance a national priority and expand access to opportunity. The 21st Century ROAD Act is an important first step, but there is still work to be done.
Learn more about EIG’s housing policy work here.
About the Economic Innovation Group (EIG)
The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) is a bipartisan public policy organization dedicated to forging a more dynamic and inclusive American economy. Headquartered in Washington, DC, EIG produces nationally-recognized research and works with policymakers to develop ideas that empower workers, entrepreneurs, and communities.
