Senator Tammy Baldwin named as 2023 Advocate of the Year
Senator Tammy Baldwin named as 2023 Advocate of the Year
KINGSPORT, Tenn – November 9, 2023 The Coalition for Home Repair, the national coalition for home repair organizations in the United States, recently honored Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) as the 2023 Advocate of the Year.
The Advocate of the Year Award is awarded to a federal or state legislator who has displayed a strong commitment to supporting affordable housing. Senator Tammy Bladwin was nominated by Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin, a Coalition for Home Repair partner. Senator Bladwin was nominated for her many legislative accomplishments including Emergency Assistance for Rural Housing, which provides $100 million, to be administered by USDA, to help people in rural communities keep their homes during the pandemic. Relief measures for section 502 and 504 direct loan borrowers which provides $39 million, to be administered by USDA, for USDA Section 502 and 504 home loans, which help low- and very-low-income borrowers purchase, repair, and rehabilitate housing in rural areas, while helping existing borrowers who are struggling to afford housing.
Senator Baldwin also supported the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which has allocated $8.8 billion to home efficiency rebates including solar panels, geothermal systems and heat pumps. These systems will make homeownership affordable by reducing energy costs for homeowners once installed.
Finally, Senator Baldwin has allocated millions of dollars for Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout Wisconsin. By working with Habitat affiliates, she is in the process of increasing the opportunities for affordable homeownership for partner families 30-80% of AMI, increasing housing stock, and she is providing funding for critical home repairs and aging-in-place upgrades to help keep Wisconsinites safe in their homes.
“We were proud to nominate her for the Advocate of the Year for her work dedicated to affordable housing, says Peter Lewandoski, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin.“Senator Tammy Baldwin has been a champion for Wisconsin homeowners. Senator Balldwin has allocated millions of dollars for Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout Wisconsin. By working with Habitat affiliates, she is in the process of increasing the opportunities for affordable homeownership for partner families 30-80% of AMI, increasing housing stock, and she is providing funding for critical home repairs and aging-in-place upgrades to help keep Wisconsinites safe in their homes.”
“Senator Tammy Baldwin’s long-time commitment to affordable housing and home repairs made her a strong candidate for 2023 Advocate of the Year” said Freyja Harris, Coalition for Home Repair executive director. “Safe, healthy, affordable homes are fundamental to thriving communities. Senator Baldwin’s advocacy efforts have helped Coalition members across the nation ensure low-income households can access home repair programs.”
About the Coalition for Home Repair
The Coalition for Home Repair promotes the preservation of safe, healthy, affordable housing for all by supporting the work of home repair and rehabilitation partners nationwide. We provide funding, advocacy, and educational resources to ensure the preservation of safe, healthy, affordable housing. Since its founding in 2013, Coalition members have completed more than 106,000 home repair projects at nearly 53,000 homes in 38 states, improving the quality of life for about 128,000 people.
