The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA), one of FLAG’s longstanding federal priorities, has reached a major milestone with more than 200 bipartisan cosponsors in Congress. Support remains evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats, reflecting strong national agreement on the need to strengthen and expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Even after several Housing Credit provisions advanced through the recent tax reconciliation bill, national advocates emphasize the importance of keeping the AHCIA front and center. Continued cosponsorship growth helps position the bill for any additional tax package considered this Congress and lays the groundwork for a stronger start in the next. The AHCIA remains the most comprehensive proposal to modernize the Housing Credit, improving production, preservation, and flexibility across income levels.
Texas Representation in the 119th Congress
As of October 8, 2025, Texas counts five cosponsors: Reps. Gooden (TX-5), Sessions (TX-17), Gonzales (TX-23), De La Cruz (TX-15), and Escobar (TX-16). Rep. Veronica Escobar joined this year as a new supporter, reflecting encouraging progress in expanding Democratic outreach.
This follows ten Texas cosponsors in the 118th Congress, which included several influential members such as Reps. Van Duyne, Williams, Cuellar, Allred, Fletcher, and Casar. Reps. Van Duyne and Williams were among the earliest Republican leaders to champion the bill, and Rep. Allred’s departure from Congress leaves a valued supporter among past Democratic advocates. Re-engaging prior champions and cultivating new support will be essential to strengthening Texas’s bipartisan presence on the bill moving forward.
Why This Matters
Texas’s congressional delegation has historically played a key role in advancing affordable housing policy. With several members serving on influential committees and in leadership positions, renewed support for the AHCIA would strengthen Texas’s voice in shaping future tax legislation. Building this coalition now helps secure long-term stability for the Housing Credit program and supports continued affordable housing development statewide.