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Congresswoman Karen Bass

Representing the 37th District of California

Housing

Every American should have access to an affordable and safe place that they can call home.  However, millions of struggling Americans across the country and in communities throughout Los Angeles are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure.  Supporting public housing, promoting loan modifications and protecting consumers against unsustainable loans are not only necessary to help at-risk families and individuals, but fundamental to the country’s economic recovery.  The nationwide foreclosure crisis has heavily impacted California and communities in my district. The lack of affordable home-ownership opportunities must be addressed so that struggling Americans can create homes and contribute to the vibrancy of our communities.

For more information concerning my work and views on Housing issues, please contact my Washington, DC office. I look forward to your feedback.

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Reps. Bass and Roybal-Allard welcome HUD Secretary Castro to South Los Angeles

September 2, 2015 Press Release
Community leaders discussed diverse needs of the area and opportunities for additional investment

Statement on Senate Confirmation of Congressman Mel Watt as Federal Housing Finance Agency Director

December 10, 2013 Press Release
Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement today on the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Congressman Mel Watt as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

Rep. Karen Bass Releases Statement in Support of Senate Filibuster Reform

November 21, 2013 Press Release
Rep. Karen Bass released the following statement in support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Senate Democrats who reformed the Senate’s filibuster rules to improve the process for approving presidential appointees.

Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

February 12, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) issued the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address.

Los Angeles Sentinel: Congresswoman Bass Town Hall and Resource Fair Attracts Hundreds

February 1, 2013 In The News
With thousands of Southern Californians still weathering a tough economy, U. S. Representative Karen Bass held a “Help and Hope Town Hall and Resource Fair” Saturday January 26, at the Crenshaw Christian Center that provided information on jobs, education, healthcare, and home ownership.

Los Angeles Wave: Rep. Karen Bass to host a community resource fair Saturday

January 23, 2013 In The News
With stark figures that show that every 15 minutes in Los Angeles County a family loses their home, there could be a substantial turnout this weekend for a community event on home loans relief and tax assistance in the run up to the filing season.

In Case You Missed It: Rep. Bass Holds Legislative Townhall, Reviews First Term Accomplishments and Honors Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas

December 17, 2012 Press Release
On Sunday December 16th Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) held a 2012 Legislative Year In Review Town Hall discussing issues of most concern to her constituents and reviewing legislative accomplishments from her first term in office.

U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Addresses Housing Crisis in Town Hall, One-on-One Counseling, Workshop for Homeowners

August 31, 2012 Press Release
With thousands of California homeowners facing foreclosure, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass held a community town hall and consumer rights workshop to provide residents with one-on-one foreclosure counseling, financial guidance, as well as brief attendees on current legislation in Congress to help homeowners who are facing foreclosure stay in their homes.

Homeownership Preservation Education (HOPE) Act

June 6, 2012 Bill
In an effort to create a healthy housing market with successful rates of homeownership, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass introduced the Homeownership Preservation Education (HOPE) Act which provides an interest rate deduction on the FHA mortgage insurance premium for first-time homebuyers that complete pre-purchase counseling.

Introduced Bill to Improve Homeowner Education

June 6, 2012 Press Release
In an effort to create a healthy housing market with successful rates of homeownership, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) introduced the Homeownership Preservation Education (HOPE) Act which provides an interest rate deduction on the FHA mortgage insurance premium for first-time homebuyers that complete pre-purchase counseling.