Washington, June 24 -- Representative Rick Larsen issued the following press release:
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington and across the United States (the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act).
"Too many families in Northwest Washington struggle to afford skyrocketing rent and don't know if they will ever be able to own a home of their own," said Rep. Larsen. "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will bring down housing costs by making it easier to build new homes and by protecting homeowners from private equity homebuyers and renters from corporate landlords. While this bill is not a be-all-and-end-all fix, it achieves real...