The HELPER Act seeks to provide homeownership opportunities for essential community workers like teachers, police officers, and firefighters. Introduced in 2021, it faces ongoing political obstacles despite bipartisan support. Royer highlights that the primary issues stem from political ideologies rather than the bill's merits, stating it is not a subsidy and shouldn't face opposition from any side. Though initial bipartisan support has dwindled, the legislation gained significant backing in the 118th Congress with numerous sponsors and endorsements, yet advocacy efforts struggle with congressional turnover and political maneuvering.
This isn't a subsidy bill, he emphasized. We're not asking for taxpayer money. There's no reason for anyone, Republican or Democrat, to oppose this.
Royer recalls early bipartisan backing for the bill, particularly from Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), who co-sponsored the HELPER Act in the 117th Congress.
In the 118th Congress, the bill gained momentum by securing 31 Senate co-sponsors and more than 100 House co-sponsors. More than 600 national, state and local organizations endorsed the measure.
They didn't want Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), the Democrat leading the effort, to get a win. And that's what's wrong with Washington.
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