REPS. SYKES & FRIEDMAN CO-CONVENE FIRST MEETING OF HOUSE DEMOCRATS' HOUSING AFFORDABILITY WORKING GROUP

Washington, June 15 -- Representative Emilia Sykes issued the following press release:

U.S. Representatives Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Laura Friedman (CA-30) co-convened the first meeting of the House Democrats' Housing Affordability Working Group last week. This is one of five member-driven groups launched by Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) to lower the cost of living for working families.

"Housing costs are too high, and families in Ohio's 13th Congressional District and across the country are feeling the strain," said Rep. Sykes. "We need to build more homes, improve access to financing, and cut unnecessary red tape that slows construction. I'm grateful for Lead...