Oregon Senators Propose HUD-Assisted National Down Payment Program
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
Above, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley As interest rates rise and homeownership becomes increasingly out of reach for many, policymakers continue to search for ways to address the affordability crisis. In the latest legislative action aimed at housing affordability, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and cosponsor Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced an initiative that could provide…