Rep. Simpson Highlights Efforts to Make Housing More Affordable
WASHINGTON—Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted his recent legislative actions to address housing affordability in America. These actions include supporting President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, voting to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and cosponsoring the Housing Supply Frameworks Act introduced by Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska.
“Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and one of the top concerns I’ve heard in recent years is what Congress is doing to tackle the housing affordability crisis,” said Rep. Simpson. “Thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill and its historic tax relief provisions, addressing this issue has now become a reality. The pro-growth policies in the bill will unleash American economic prosperity and make housing more affordable by putting more money back into the pockets of Idahoans and all Americans. I was proud to support the One Big Beautiful Bill and will continue supporting policies that make housing a priority.”
Efforts to Make Housing More Affordable:
- H.R. 1 – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Trump signed this legislation into law on July 4th, 2025. The One Big Beautiful Bill extends and expands the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, permanently extends the tax deduction on mortgage interest, and makes improvements to the Opportunity Zone program.
- H.R. 4552 – The Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation maintains funding at responsible levels for housing programs and refocuses housing assistance to promote self-sufficiency while continuing to support America’s most vulnerable.
- H.R. 2840 – The Housing Supply Frameworks Act. This legislation directs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop frameworks for best practices on zoning and land-use policies.
