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July 15, 2021
2021-1360

Ways & Means subpanel holds housing hearing

During the July 14 House Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing on "Expanding Housing Access to all Americans," witnesses called for the mortgage interest deduction to be converted to a credit and for changes to Opportunity Zones. Democratic members continued to call for relief from the $10,000 TCJA state and local tax deduction cap.

In an opening statement, Chairman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) said, "Since 2008, the U.S. has had a housing shortage and, with it, a drastic increase in home prices. The disruption of existing supply chains during the pandemic exacerbated these problems. The supply of homes fell a catastrophic 30%. The pandemic also wreaked havoc on renters. It is estimated that six million renters are behind on rent payments." Ranking Member Mike Kelly (R-PA) said the challenge in his district is not access to housing, but a waning economy. He said Opportunity Zones are helping to bring housing and jobs to the area, and he wants to strengthen OZs for the future.

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