Rep. Yakym: “Homeownership is The Cornerstone of The American Dream.”

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Friday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass the Affordable Homes Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act (H.R. 5184), which removes duplicative manufactured housing regulations to help restore the American Dream of home ownership for millions of families.

“Homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream, yet it’s slipping out of reach for too many families,” Rep. Yakym said. “Manufactured housing is a key affordable option, especially in rural communities. The Affordable HOMES Act, led by my friend and Hoosier colleague Erin Houchin, cuts red tape that drives up costs, making it easier to build affordable homes and bring the dream of homeownership within reach for more Americans.”

“As demand for affordable homes has surged, so have unnecessary costs, making the dream of homeownership slip further out of reach for Americans,” Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) said. “The Affordable HOMES Act takes a practical approach by cutting red tape and regulations that contribute to pricing American families out of owning a home, which will increase supply and lower costs. I’m proud to see the House take an important step toward restoring the American Dream with the passage of this bill.”

Watch Rep. Yakym’s floor remarks in support of the Affordable HOMES Act here.

Watch a Rep. Yakym and Rep. Houchin discuss the Affordable HOMES Act here.

Read the one-pager here.