FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2025
Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov
Barragán, Bonamici, Garcia, and Ramirez Announce the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness
Long Beach, CA – Today, Reps. Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) announced the reestablishment of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness. The Caucus will act as a dedicated forum for Members of Congress to work toward the common goal of ending homelessness in this country.
“Housing is a basic human right, yet too many people in our communities are forced to live on the streets, in shelters, or in unstable conditions. We need bold, compassionate solutions that address both the immediate needs of the unhoused and the systemic issues that fuel this crisis, said Rep. Barragán. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in reestablishing the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness to fight for real, lasting solutions that will help get people into homes and keep them there.”
“Safe, stable, and affordable housing is foundational to thriving families and communities. It’s unacceptable that affordable housing is out of reach for too many Oregonians and Americans, and too many people are one bad day away from becoming homeless,” said Rep. Bonamici. “I’m grateful to join my colleagues Reps. Barragán, Garcia, and Ramirez to reestablish the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness and work on real, evidence-based, solutions to address homelessness and the affordable housing shortage.”
“No one should have to worry about having a safe place to call home, but too many veterans, families, and individuals are struggling to find affordable housing. That’s why I’m working hard in Congress, pushing for real solutions, securing critical funding, and making sure we’re doing everything we can to keep people housed,” said Rep. Garcia. “As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness and a Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, I’m committed to fighting for our most vulnerable and making housing more accessible for all.”
“Safe, quality, affordable housing is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. No one in the richest nation in the world should have to live without a place to call home. Yet, too many of our neighbors are unhoused,” said Rep. Ramirez. “As co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, Representatives Barragán, Bonamici, Garcia, and I are committed to fighting like heaven and hell to address the root causes of homelessness in our country.”
The Congressional Caucus on Homelessness aims to analyze the complex factors contributing to homelessness and educate Members on the various federal programs vital to serving our unhoused community members. Just as importantly, the Caucus will continue its work advocating for funding for these programs and explore the varying policies necessary to secure housing and life-changing services for the nearly 800,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States.
Current members of the Caucus include Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), J. Luis Correa (CA-46), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Mark Takano (CA-39).
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