The Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign has published an article, “Still Want to Build Back Better? Don’t Remove Housing,” that addresses the actions of Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to prevent the enactment of the “Build Back Better Act” with its historic investments in affordable housing for those most in need. The authors argue that the housing investments in the act would not only address objections raised in the press by Senator Manchin but also strengthen efforts to address poverty reduction, child development and education, racial justice, healthcare, and the climate crisis. The article highlights the need to ensure that housing investments are included in any final reconciliation bill.
Read the campaign’s article here.