| June 23, 2026
227 Pro-Housing Organizations Thank Congress for the Biggest Federal Housing Bill in a Generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2026 Contact: Brianna Johnson [email protected] 227 Pro-Housing Organizations Thank Congress for the Biggest Federal Housing Bill in a Generation WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, a coalition of 227 pro-housing organizations led in part by Inclusive Abundance Action sent a letter to U.S. House and Senate leadership thanking them for passing the 21st […]
Federal Policy | June 16, 2026
Statement from Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth, on the Bicameral Agreement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2026 Press Contact: Leah MacArthur [email protected] 202-716-2064 x2 Statement from Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth, on the Bicameral Agreement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mike Kingsella, CEO of Up for Growth, issued the following statement today: “Today’s bicameral agreement on the 21st […]
| February 10, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act: Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Re: House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act Date: February 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act, passed the House of Representatives with an overwhelming vote of 390-9. This reflects a serious, bipartisan commitment to addressing the nation’s housing affordability crisis. […]
| September 29, 2025
Faith in Housing Act: Official Press Release
Up for Growth Action Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Faith in Housing Act to Address the Nation’s Housing Shortfall Up for Growth Action applauds the introduction of the bipartisan Faith in Housing Act (FIHA), a vital legislative effort aimed at tackling the nation’s urgent housing supply and affordability crisis. This important bill marks a significant step […]
Federal Policy | July 25, 2025
The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025: Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs announced a historic and bipartisan housing package. The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 is the result of months of collaboration between Republican and Democrat committee staff, and multiple stakeholder groups. The bill includes items from Up For Growth […]
Federal Policy | July 23, 2025
Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act: Official Press Release
This critical legislation is designed to help state and local governments that are proactively exploring solutions for reforming regulatory barriers to housing, but need additional resources, data, and models to adequately address these challenges.
Federal Policy | July 22, 2025
Build More Housing Near Transit Act: Official Press Release
This critical legislation is designed to help state and local governments that are proactively exploring solutions for reforming regulatory barriers to housing, but need additional resources, data, and models to adequately address these challenges.
Federal Policy | April 10, 2025
Up for Growth Action Champions Groundbreaking Legislation to Reduce Barriers to Affordable Housing
Up for Growth Action is proud to support the reintroduction of the “Housing Supply Frameworks Act,” introduced by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), John Fetterman (D-PA), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO). This important legislation is designed to help local and state officials proactively explore solutions for pro-housing reforms that will increase the housing supply in their communities.
| December 18, 2024
Up for Growth Action Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action is proud to announce its support for the “Housing Supply and Innovation Framework Act,” newly introduced by Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) and Representative Blunt Rochester (D-DE). This important legislation is designed to help local and state officials who are proactively exploring solutions for pro-housing reforms that will increase […]
Federal Policy | November 21, 2024
Up for Growth Action Applauds Formation of Bipartisan YIMBY Caucus to Address Nationwide Housing Crisis
Up for Growth Action proudly supports the launch of the bipartisan Congressional YIMBY (Yes in My Back Yard) Caucus, a coalition committed to advancing policies that address America’s urgent housing shortage. With a current shortage of 3.85 million homes and housing underproduction impacting 198 metropolitan areas across the country, the Caucus seeks to drive transformative solutions to increase housing supply and affordability.
Federal Policy | November 14, 2024
A Statement on the Election Results and Up for Growth’s Commitment to Solving America’s Housing Shortage
While low unemployment, GDP growth, and stock market performance indicate a strong economy, last week’s election results reveal a different reality felt deeply by millions of Americans struggling to afford basic needs. Voters expressed their frustration at the ballot box and demanded change, consistently naming “the economy” as their primary concern.
Housing Underproduction in the U.S | October 29, 2024
3.85 Million Missing Homes in the U.S.
Up for Growth’s most recent findings show nationwide underproduction reached 3.85 million homes in 2022. However, for the first time in more than a decade, housing underproduction decreased by 50,000 homes. This slight improvement was driven by low interest rates and historic demand for housing as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic began to lessen.
Federal Policy | June 4, 2024
2024 Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act: Official Press Release
This critical legislation is designed to help state and local governments that are proactively exploring solutions for reforming regulatory barriers to housing, but need additional resources, data, and models to adequately address these challenges.