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Democrats Propose Affordability Agenda Amid Rising Costs

2/11/2026

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, leads the New Democrat Coalition in proposing the New Dem Affordability Agenda.
It targets healthcare, housing, energy, family care, and everyday goods.
The plan says U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans have failed to make life affordable, noting tariffs add $1,600 annually.
Houlahan urges Washington to act urgently to boost housing supply and expand childcare and elder care.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, leads the New Democrat Coalition in proposing the New Dem Affordability Agenda.
It targets healthcare, housing, energy, family care, and everyday goods.
The plan says U.S. President Donald Trump and Republicans have failed to make life affordable, noting tariffs add $1,600 annually.
Houlahan urges Washington to act urgently to boost housing supply and expand childcare and elder care.