WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced three bills aimed at improving housing access, increasing transparency around federal regulations, and better understanding the impact of environmental contamination on residential communities.
The Superfund Area Facts and Exposure Act and the Improving Housing Access Act were included in the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which passed the House of Representatives last week.
“Most families just want a safe neighborhood, a home they can afford, and strong schools where their kids can thrive,” Lawler said. “But here in the Hudson Valley, that dream is getting harder to reach when homeowners are burdened with some of the highest property taxes in the country. If we’re serious about bringing costs down, we need real transparency about what’s driving housing prices and clear, practical solutions that expand supply and opportunity. Let’s make it easier for families to put down roots and build a future right here in New York.”
The Housing for the 21st Century Act includes a wide range of policy approaches to address housing affordability, including streamlining regulatory requirements, modernizing existing housing programs, expanding affordable housing finance options, and enhancing oversight of housing providers.
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