Policy & Advocacy

The Enterprise Public Policy team works to safeguard, expand, analyze and improve programs that support housing affordability and neighborhoods of opportunity. Stay up-to-date on the latest policy news:

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Federal Policy

We work with Congress, the Administration, candidates for public office, community development organizations and other partners and stakeholders to safeguard, expand and improve affordable housing and community development programs for the benefit of people of modest means.

State & Local Policy

Our team works in state houses and city halls across the country to increase local resources for affordable housing, use existing resources more effectively and ensure that America’s rental housing stock is sustainable for the long-term.

Policy Development & Research

Our Development & Research team conducts applied research and analysis on a range of issues.

Housing in the 2020 Election

Enterprise is collaborating with partners to elevate housing in the 2020 presidential election through candidate and media engagement. To help facilitate robust engagement, we have compiled some resources for people interested in lending their voice to the conversation on affordable housing.

Advocacy

Enterprise works in coalitions with a broad range of organizations to bring more voices into affordable housing advocacy.

Testimony & Public Comment

We provide statements, testimony and public comment on public policies affecting affordable housing and community development to the U.S. Congress and the Executive Branch.

House Infrastructure Package Includes Enterprise Tax Priorities

House Democrats have released the Moving Forward Act, H.R. 2, a $1.5 trillion proposal to rebuild “U.S. communities with infrastructure and innovation that is smarter, safer and made to last.”

One Quarter of Adults Facing Housing Insecurity, New Census Data Shows

This blog breaks down recently-released Census data, showing that greater shares of renters – especially those with low income, children and renters of color – than owners are struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

Linking Housing Challenges and Racial Disparities in Covid-19

Enterprise’s Policy Development & Research team looks at the connection between racial disparities in the Covid-19 pandemic and the housing challenges facing communities of color, especially black communities.