This House Resolution declares that the United States is experiencing a severe national housing crisis, characterized by a significant shortage of affordable rental homes, millions of cost-burdened households, and rapidly increasing rental prices that outpace income growth. It highlights that the private market alone cannot meet the needs of extremely low-income renters and that public investment has not kept pace with demand, leading to widespread housing instability and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. The resolution affirms that housing is a foundational human need and a national emergency, calling for urgent, coordinated action across all levels of government, as well as the private, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. It supports comprehensive efforts to increase the supply of deeply affordable rental housing and preserve existing units , urging Congress to prioritize funding for rental assistance, housing preservation, and affordable housing development programs. Furthermore, it encourages policymakers to align housing, zoning, and infrastructure policies to support affordability and availability, committing to advancing solutions that ensure safe, affordable housing for all individuals and communities.