FRAMER Act now under consideration
The Freeing Residential Affordable markets from Excess Regulation (FRAMER) Act, aimed at lowering housing costs, is now under consideration. In January, Congressman Jeff Crank introduced the FRAMER Act to make homeownership more affordable for families. New home construction continues across southern Colorado, but some builders say keeping prices down is becoming more difficult.
Crank, who represents Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, says the bill would encourage states to roll back strict energy efficiency rules.
“This is one of the things that is certainly driving up the cost of housing,” said Rep. Crank. “The purpose of it is really to get at the rising cost of housing; the best way to do that is to try and limit the amount that we have to pay for those houses.”
