Across Ohio and the nation, I often hear the same thing – that housing costs are too high and things are only getting worse. That is why I am fighting in Congress to address our nation’s worsening housing crisis and ensure that our families are not priced out of stability.
Between rising housing costs and Trump’s tariffs, it’s getting harder and harder to live – from finding a place to live, paying the bills, and keeping our families safe. This crisis is hitting families in every corner of the country, and it’s widening the wealth and racial gaps we’ve been trying to close for generations. We need real action and we need it now.
While Trump is spending upwards of $45 million to fund his birthday parade in Washington this weekend, it is estimated that over 12 million Americans spend over 50% of their income on rent, often sacrificing food, healthcare, and transportation as a result. Since 2020, rents have increased by over 35%, and there is currently a shortage of over 7 million affordable homes for low-income renters. Enough is enough.
While Republicans are busy slashing jobs and life-saving federal programs, from SNAP to Medicare and more, I am committed to working to develop a comprehensive federal strategy to address our housing crisis and move our nation forward.
Shontel Brown is proud to be elected as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District. She has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. As she enters her second full term in Congress, she will use that experience to continue the fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and to preserve and protect our democracy for generations to come. Will you join her and be the change we need?
