Oregon lawmakers urge Biden to invest in affordable housing after Grants Pass decision

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing the City of Grants Pass to enforce a camping ban, two Oregon lawmakers are leading an effort urging the Biden administration to invest in affordable housing to address homelessness.

On Friday, lawmakers sent a letter -- led by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), asking President Biden to advance "housing first" policies to help people facing homelessness transition into stable housing.