U.S. bishops support legislation aimed to increase affordable housing

NEW YORK – Amid a nationwide affordable housing crisis, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and other Catholic organizations are urging Congress to pass legislation that enhances their ability to increase the supply of affordable housing.

The Yes in God’s Backyard Act was introduced by Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, who is Chairman of the United States Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs back in March, and its status hasn’t changed since. Catholic leaders...