NAHB Senior Officers Bring a Housing Agenda to Capitol Hill
- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.)
- Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.)
- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)
- Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.)
- Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
- Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.)
- Provide a stable and affordable supply of credit for home buyers, home builders and rental housing;
- Prevent federal intrusion into the energy codes development process; and
- Craft a transportation and infrastructure package that takes housing affordability concerns into account.
You Can Bring Housing Home
NAHB members have a unique opportunity to build on the efforts of their leadership team by Bringing Housing Home® during the week of May 3-7. Congress will be in recess, allowing all those involved in the residential construction industry to meet with their federal lawmakers in their home districts to discuss the important issues listed above, as well as other matters that impact their businesses and communities. Visit BringingHousingHome.com for complete details and information on how to identify your representatives and invite them to a meeting. To learn more on how you can participate in this important endeavor, contact Lauren Goodwin at 800-368-5242 x8542.Latest from NAHBNow
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