1. United States
2. R.I.
3. Letter

Dear Members of Congress, I am writing to urge Congress to establish safe, stable, accessible, and affordable housing as a permanent national priority. Housing is foundational to stability and opportunity, yet millions face rising costs, displacement, and insecurity. Market-based approaches alone will not meet the nation’s housing needs. Direct federal action is required. I urge Congress to enact a National Affordable and Social Housing Act that would: 1 Provide sustained funding for permanently affordable housing. 2 Repair and expand public housing without privatization. 3 Increase rental assistance availability. 4 Support community-based housing models. 5 Develop mixed-income social housing. 6 Strengthen tenant protections. 7 Ensure accessibility for older adults and people with disabilities. 8 Expand supportive housing programs. 9 Assist first-time homebuyers responsibly. 10 Increase transparency in housing ownership. 11 Tie federal funding to long-term affordability and community benefit. 12 Conduct regular housing-needs assessments. Federal housing policy should prioritize residents and communities over speculation. I urge Congress to build and preserve sufficient affordable housing nationwide.