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Meeks and Velazquez Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Homeowners and Renters
May 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:

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Meeks and Velazquez Reintroduce Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Homeowners and Renters

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07) reintroduced the Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program of 2026 or the "Basement Bill." The measure would establish a 5-year pilot program to provide . . .

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