WASHINGTON–Following the completion of his statewide housing listening tour, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday announced his support for a slate of five pieces of legislation aimed at expanding access to affordable housing. The tour included town halls in Windham, Waterbury, Wethersfield, and Fairfield where Murphy gathered feedback from constituents on the unique housing challenges they are facing, including the rising cost of rent, shortage of housing stock and lack of affordable housing, gentrification, blighted homes and poor housing conditions, and barriers to home ownership.

“The number one issue I hear about all over Connecticut is the cost of housing. That’s why I launched a statewide listening tour to learn more about the challenges facing people in cities, suburbs, and the more rural parts of our state. I talked to renters, homeowners, landlords, and people experiencing homelessness, and while there’s no quick fix, I heard loud and clear that the federal government must do more to find solutions to this nationwide problem. These five bills won’t alone solve the housing crisis, but would help address our country’s massive shortage of affordable housing and provide resources so more families can afford a safe place to live. I’m committed to working with my colleagues in the Senate, the administration, and the state legislature to make sure we are pulling all levers of government to solve this problem,” said Murphy.

Murphy co-sponsored the following bills:

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