COURTNEY VOTES TO PASS MAJOR HOUSING REFORM BILL

Washington, May 20 -- Congressman Joe Courtney issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package of bills to clear pathways to build more housing nationwide. The bill passed the House by a vote of 396-13.

"Passage of H.R. 6644 is a rare bipartisan breakthrough to address America's housing shortage," Courtney said. "Eastern Connecticut communities need more housing supply to meet demand and bring down costs. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a pragmatic package of federal reforms to generate new housing construction, expand affordable rental housing, prevent homelessness, and bring homeownership within reach for Americans. There is more...