Allow CDBG funds to build new affordable housing

Lee voted for a housing bill that gives communities more flexibility in using Community Development Block Grant funds, including by allowing those funds to support construction of new affordable housing. She backed the package as a way to increase housing supply and lower costs.

Context: The bill had passed Congress and was awaiting the President’s signature when this statement was published.

In their own words

authorizing the use of funds for construction of new affordable housing.

The source

PASSED: Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Housing Costs ...

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