Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing.

This House Resolution (H. Res. 493) expresses the sense of the House that the United States must urgently—and in a coordinated way—address the national housing crisis by preserving existing affordable housing and increasing the production of new affordable rental housing. It outlines the scope of the problem with data on shortages, cost burdens, rising rents, aging subsidized stock, and gaps in federal rental assistance. Although non-binding, the resolution calls for comprehensive action across federal, state, and local governments, as well as private and nonprofit partners, to align policies, expand supply, preserve affordability, and protect renters. It was introduced on June 10, 2025, by Representatives Brown (and Beatty) and referred to the Committee on Financial Services. In short, the resolution sets policy goals and signaling priorities rather than creating new laws or direct funding. It urges policymakers to prioritize rental assistance, preservation, and affordable housing development, to encourage private and nonprofit investment in community-informed models, and to harmonize housing, zoning, and infrastructure policies to improve affordability and stability for households nationwide.