1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I am writing as a constituent and as someone deeply concerned about recent actions by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that threaten fair housing protections for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities. I strongly support our state leadership in joining other states to challenge these actions. Federal efforts to weaken enforcement and threaten funding for state agencies create real risk for LGBTQ+ residents who already face significant barriers to housing access and homeownership. With an LGBTQ+ homeownership rate significantly below the national average, any rollback of protections will only widen disparities and delay wealth-building opportunities for our community. I respectfully urge you to: • Support legal efforts to block these harmful federal actions • Ensure state funding protects fair housing enforcement if federal dollars are reduced • Strengthen and codify protections for sexual orientation and gender identity in housing • Promote transparency and accountability in housing and lending practices Housing is the foundation of economic stability and opportunity. Our state has long been a leader in protecting civil rights—now is the time to reinforce that commitment. Thank you for your leadership and for standing with our local LGBTQ+ community.