Bonamici, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Affordable Manufactured Housing

WASHINGTON, DC [7/17/25] –Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced bipartisan legislation to support manufactured housing communities. 

The Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Act would help preserve and revitalize manufactured housing by making permanent the PRICE grant program, which funds eligible home improvements and neighborhood upgrades.

“We need more affordable housing in every corner of NW Oregon,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “Manufactured housing is often the most affordable option, but many of these communities need investments in infrastructure like water and sewer systems to continue providing a quality place to live. The PRICE Act will help increase the supply of affordable manufactured housing and improve existing communities.” 

“Manufactured home communities represent a vital lifeline for countless American families seeking affordable housing options, particularly in areas with limited multi-family housing. The bipartisan Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Act ensures these communities receive the necessary support for infrastructure improvements that will enhance the quality of life for residents,” said. Rep. Bacon. “I am pleased to co-lead this initiative establishing a permanent HUD grant program to preserve manufactured home communities, making them viable and affordable housing options for families across Nebraska and throughout the nation.” 

The legislation is endorsed by ROC USA.

“We are so grateful for the leadership of Congresswoman Bonamici and Congressman Bacon for hearing their constituents and addressing critical needs in manufactured home communities,” said ROC USA President Emily Thaden. “In addition to spurring new housing supply with manufactured homes, the PRICE program will ensure these neighborhoods have resources to maintain resilient and healthy infrastructure just like any other community.”

The full text of the PRICE Act can be found here.

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