Press Release

Up for Growth Action Hires Barbara Ehimika as Legislative Director

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action, a federal advocacy organization that advocates for policies to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, today announced the hiring

Up for Growth Action Applauds Senate Introduction of the Build More Housing Near Transit Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action today announced its support of the Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI)

Latest Build Back Better Package Retains Commitment to Unlocking Possibilities Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action today applauded the inclusion of the Unlocking Possibilities program in the latest version of the Build Back Better reconciliation bill released by the

Up for Growth Action Pushes for Pro-Housing Policy Ahead of 117th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action, a 501(c)(4) federal pro-housing legislative advocacy campaign focused on advancing policies that achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, announced

California Senate Says Yes to More Affordable Housing Across the State

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assembly Bill (AB) 2345, which would enhance California’s statewide Density Bonus Law, passed the California State Senate today. Introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) and co-authored

Up for Growth Unveils Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator for Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND, OR – Up for Growth released its Portland Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator (HPAC) today via a virtual Zoom meeting hosted by Urban Land Institute (ULI) Northwest. Portland follows

Up for Growth Action Welcomes New Emergency Rental Assistance Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Banking Committee Member Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) introduced new legislation today that will

U.S. House Says Yes In My Backyard

WASHINGTON, DC – The Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today, after clearing the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) on Friday. Introduced

The YIMBY Act Gains Momentum in the House

WASHINGTON, DC – The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to markup the Yes in My Back Yard (YIMBY) Act on Thursday, February 27. Introduced in 2019 by Rep. Denny

New Legislation Would Increase Affordable Homes in California

SAN DIEGO, CA – Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez introduced AB 2345, a Bill to Enhance California's Statewide Density Bonus Law, today at an event in San Diego. She was joined by

New Tool Examines How Housing Policies Affect Rents in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC – Up for Growth released its Charlotte Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator (HPAC) at the Urban Land Institute’s Carolinas Meeting on Thursday, February 13 in downtown Charlotte. Charlotte

New Report Details Washington’s 225,000 Home Shortage

FEDERAL WAY – From 2000 – 2015, Washington state fell 225,000 units short of meeting its housing needs, according to a new report from Up for Growth, developed in partnership