Last week Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open and avoid a shutdown. I’m glad to be back in NW Oregon, spending time connecting with constituents and community leaders. I hope you are enjoying the beginning of fall.
An issue that comes up often in my visits around NW Oregon is the lack of affordable housing. In Congress, I’m doing all I can to support more affordable housing options in Oregon and across the country. I’ve been able to direct millions of dollars to housing developments in NW Oregon through the Community Project Funding process. As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, I'm advocating for evidence-based policies and resources to address the homelessness crisis.
I’ve been inspired by the work in our communities to address the affordable housing shortage. In Hillsboro I recently visited Nueva Esperanza, a beautiful affordable housing complex that lives up to its name of “new hope.” The thoughtful design of Nueva—like poles to hang piñatas, open play areas, and boot washing stations for outdoor workers—was made possible through the close collaboration among the community members, developers, Metro, and the City of Hillsboro.
Nueva Esperanza is a great example of how we can build the housing we need so everyone in our country has a safe place to call home.

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