Rising housing and energy costs are squeezing American families – and layers of government red tape are making it worse. It’s time for Congress to act.
These affordability challenges are often made worse by government-created barriers that restrict supply, delay development, and increase costs. AFFM supports market-oriented approaches that reduce unnecessary permitting delays, zoning restrictions, and political roadblocks that make it harder to build homes, commercial projects, and critical infrastructure.
Excessive permitting processes and development restrictions are limiting housing supply, blocking job-creating projects, raising costs for residents and businesses, and weakening competitiveness. Housing construction is stalled for years by bureaucracy, driving rent higher and locking families out of homeownership.
Meanwhile, outdated energy regulations are holding us back from increased access to reliable, affordable energy. For example, energy projects and utilization of all available energy sources are being delayed, putting America’s energy security at risk and leaving families and businesses vulnerable.
Removing these barriers can expand opportunity, lower costs, and strengthen communities.
Bipartisan permitting reform bills are already before Congress. These are free market solutions focused on making life more affordable for everyday Americans.
Streamlining the permitting process means more homes, cheaper and more reliable energy, and stronger local economies.
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