Congress
First-Term Rep. Sam Liccardo Notches Bipartisan Win as House Passes Two Bills to Slash Housing Red Tape
Silicon Valley congressman partners across party lines to modernize federal housing reviews and accelerate construction nationwide. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a...
The $200 Billion Question: Where Does Your Tariff Tax Go?
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The Trump administration is crowing about collecting $200 billion in tariff revenues this year. Customs...
Economic Boom or House of Cards? New Forecast Warns of Fragile U.S. Recovery
Despite robust consumer spending and near-4 percent GDP growth, economists warn that mounting debt, asset bubbles, and labor market strains could trigger a...
From Silicon Valley Mayor to Capitol Hill: Sam Liccardo’s Quest to Turn Empty Buildings Into Homes
The former San Jose mayor is leading a bipartisan push to transform vacant commercial spaces into affordable housing—and breaking Washington gridlock in the...
Energy Star’s Demise Threatens to Unravel Commercial Real Estate’s $500 Billion Sustainability Infrastructure
The Trump administration’s decision to eliminate Energy Star could trigger a crisis across commercial real estate markets, potentially invalidating billions in green financing,...
Historic Housing Bill Advances to Senate Floor Despite Trump Budget Cuts
Bipartisan ROAD Act Faces Implementation Challenges as HUD Funding Under Fire In a rare display of congressional unity, the Senate Banking Committee unanimously...
Rep. Liccardo Unveils Bipartisan Housing Bill to Expand ADU Financing Options
New legislation aims to tackle housing crisis by creating federal financing pathway for accessory dwelling units U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo (CA-16) introduced new...
California’s Housing Development Ship Has Sailed—In the Wrong Direction
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) Remember when California Forever was going to solve our housing crisis? When Jan...
Optimism Outpaces Reality: Small Business Sentiment Climbs While Sales Lag
Small business confidence saw a meaningful resurgence in May 2025, reversing its early-year slump, according to the latest report from Wells Fargo Economics....
Tariff Surge Sparks Stagflation Concerns as U.S. Economic Outlook Dims
The U.S. economy is facing a new set of headwinds as recently enacted tariffs usher in a modest but concerning stagflationary shock, according...
A $15 Billion Tax Credit Proposal to Convert Commercial Buildings into Affordable Housing
In a significant move to address both the nation’s affordable housing shortage and the revitalization of aging urban spaces, the U.S. Congress is...
Rep. Gomez and Sen. Harris Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced innovative legislation to make rental housing more affordable...
