Powell, Twardzik, and fellow legislators launch PA Housing Caucus
Rep. Lindsay Powell March 25, 2025 | 10:46 AM
HARRISBURG, March 25 – State Reps. Lindsay Powell and Tim Twardzik joined a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers at the state Capitol Monday to launch the Pennsylvania Housing Caucus.
Powell said the caucus has three main initiatives for housing in PA:
- Producing more housing to meet demand by alleviating zoning burdens, ensuring permits do not slow down development, investing in new and affordable housing options, and enabling state funding for land banks and land trusts.
- Preserving existing housing by increasing repair funding for senior homeowners, offering flexible loans for small landlords, and keeping existing subsidies with properties.
- Protecting Pennsylvanians’ access to housing by preventing institutional investors from purchasing houses on the market and increasing funds and resources for eviction assistance and first-time homeowners.
“Without stable housing, everything else, no matter how well designed, rests on a shaky foundation. That foundation, in many parts of the Commonwealth, is showing cracks, cracks that too many of our neighbors are falling through,” Powell, D-Allegheny, said. “Let’s do what Pennsylvanians sent us here to do – let’s listen, let’s compromise and, most importantly, let’s act.”
“Housing is not a partisan issue – it’s a fundamental need. This caucus is committed to finding real solutions that work for all Pennsylvanians,” Twardzik, R-Schuylkill, added. “This is a team effort, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues, housing advocates and community leaders to tackle these challenges head on.”
Powell has introduced legislation that would establish the Affordable Homeownership Program under the state Department of Community and Economic Development. Additionally, both representatives have introduced a bill that would enact the Vacant Property Registration Act.
Powell is the current vice chair of the PA House Housing & Community Development Committee.