Ross Helps Advance Landmark Housing Legislation to Lower Costs and Speed Disaster Recovery

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , a landmark bipartisan package that will help lower housing costs by accelerating housing production, getting homes to the market quicker, and supporting buyers and renters. Now that it’s passed both houses of Congress, the legislation heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The updated version of this package includes a major priority for Congresswoman Ross, the Reforming Disaster Recovery Ac t , which would create a disaster recovery fund to allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to predictably assist communities after major disasters. “As I travel around Wake County, the number one issue I hear about is the skyrocketing cost of housing,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Families can’t afford to keep a roof over their heads. The dream of homeownership is out of reach for young people. Seniors living on fixed incomes are struggling to make ends meet. And too many North Carolinians are being priced out of communities they helped build. “I am extremely relieved that essential disaster support was added back into this legislative package. After Hurricane Helene, Western North Carolina saw homes destroyed, and countless families still haven’t been able to return. This essential provision will help ensure communities can access federal housing assistance more quickly and predictably after disaster strikes. “This package is an historic achievement that will increase housing supply, bring down costs, and help more families find an affordable place to call home. I will keep up the fight for affordable housing and work to deliver real and immediate federal support to any community affected by natural disasters – in North Carolina and across the country.” ###