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Reps. Pettersen, Flood Introduce Landmark Bill to Expand Housing Supply
Washington,
July 23, 2025
U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Mike Flood (R-NE) introduced the “Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act.”
“People across Colorado know all too well how drastic the housing crisis is in our country. We simply cannot keep up with the demand for affordable housing for our workers, seniors, or low and middle-income families,” said Congresswoman Pettersen. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with my colleagues to encourage local governments to work together to address policies that may be affecting affordability and build more housing to help those who need it the most.” "Housing affordability is a major concern for communities nationwide. As Chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, I have remained focused on commonsense, consensus-building efforts to find meaningful solutions to America’s housing crisis. This bipartisan bill helps accomplish that goal by shedding light on onerous local zoning and development policies so we can build more housing,” said Congressman Flood. The bill highlights the restrictive practices embedded in traditional zoning laws, pushes communities to streamline excessive local regulations, and promotes greater openness in how neighborhoods are planned and developed. The bill also reinforces the long-standing effectiveness of the Community Development Block Grant program in efforts to expand housing supply. |