Lowering Housing Costs

Habitat for Humanity
October 16, 2026
e-Newsletter Archive

Lowering Housing Costs

It was great to meet with volunteers of Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County, an organization that is on the front lines of addressing housing affordability. Americans deserve access to affordable housing, and I remain committed to delivering legislation that expands housing supply and helps lower costs, so hardworking Americans can achieve the dream of homeownership. I was proud to vote for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which became law earlier this year. This bipartisan legislation will expand housing supply to lower costs for Michigan families by reducing regulatory barriers, modernizing federal housing programs, and  limiting institutional investors' ability to purchase single-family homes. Please know I remain committed to advancing policies that make life more affordable for hardworking Michigan families. 

Empowering Students

Recently, I had the opportunity to tour Centreville High School and meet with Superintendent Chad Brady. During the visit, I had the opportunity to learn more about St. Joseph County Farm Bureau’s Food Club and the essential role it plays in supporting students, and I was able to speak with students about my efforts to provide new scholarship opportunities to 91% of K-12 students across the country. The Working Families Tax Cuts, which I supported, delivered vital economic relief and created the largest expansion of school choice in history through the Education Freedom Tax Credit. This credit helps fund scholarships for educational expenses, benefiting students and families across all types of schools. As Chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, I remain dedicated to preparing students for success in today’s workforce.

Supporting Local Businesses

I enjoyed meeting with Ryan Tarrant of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce to congratulate him on the chamber being named the 2026 Category Two Chamber of the Year. Our community is such a powerful engine for innovation, collaboration, and local growth, and the chamber continues to deliver meaningful results for families, businesses, and the future of our community. To unleash economic growth, create new jobs, and lower costs for hardworking Michigan families, I was proud to support policies like the Working Families Tax Cuts. Provisions in this legislation help small businesses grow by making permanent the 20% small business deduction, creating over 1 million new small business jobs and generating $750 billion in economic growth. I remain committed to continuing to advance pro-growth policies that strengthen our local communities and lower costs for Michigan families. 

Critical Resources Available

Last month, a Southwest Michigan senior received a call from a scammer impersonating a federal agent and demanding cash. After her family reached out to my office, we were able to help stop the package and ensure the funds were returned. This experience is a reminder of how important it is to stay vigilant about potential scams, particularly those that come through phone calls. For information from the FCC on how to avoid phone-based scams, please click here. 

Alongside situations like this, much of our work involves helping community members navigate everyday challenges with federal agencies. Whether it's resolving delays, cutting through red tape, or helping you get answers, my office is here to support you. My team of caseworkers and I are ready to assist with issues involving the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), among others. For more information, please visit my website or call my Jackson District Office at (517) 780-9075. 

Last Call: Congressional App Challenge

Final Reminder: The last day for middle and high school students in Michigan's 5th District to create and submit an original app for a chance to win the Congressional App Challenge is October 26, 2026. Students who are participating may create a software application for web, PC, tablet, mobile, robotics, or other platform of their choice.

For more information, please visit walberg.house.gov or congressionalappchallenge.us. I look forward to seeing the creativity and ingenuity displayed by Michigan's 5th District!