Tag: Senator Angus King

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King introduced the Farmhouse-to-Workforce Housing Act to tackle the rural housing shortage. The legislation aims to enhance the Housing Preservation Grants program, allowing rural homeowners to build rental units and increasing funding. It includes grants up to $100,000 and requires educational programs for landlords.

U.S. Senators reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act, aimed at providing affordable credit options for farmers and rural homeowners. The bill seeks to amend tax codes to lower interest rates on loans, benefiting over 4,000 rural communities and saving millions in annual interest costs, supporting agricultural growth and housing access.

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King introduced the Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2024 to study the effects of repetitive low-level blast injuries on veterans' mental health. The legislation requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a ten-year research plan, aiming to improve care and understanding of these injuries.

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Angus King proposed the Farmhouse-to-Workforce Housing Act to tackle the national housing shortage, particularly in rural areas. The bill aims to enhance Housing Preservation Grants, enabling homeowners to build rental units. It seeks to boost funding, expand eligibility, and implement landlord education programs, ensuring more affordable housing options.