Senator Mike Crapo, a U.S. Senator representing Idaho, used his Twitter account on July 29 and 30, 2025, to advocate for reforms aimed at increasing affordable housing. In a post dated July 29, Crapo called for changes to existing regulations, stating, “It is time to throw out established norms and cut bureaucratic hurdles that stand in the way of innovative designs to increasing affordable housing. The Housing Supply Expansion Act would do just that by modernizing the federal definition of ‘manufactured housing’ to include”.
The following day, Crapo emphasized the importance of housing in American life and highlighted concerns from his constituents: “Homes are the foundation for economic success, family stability and community cohesiveness. Unfortunately, lack of affordable housing is routinely the number one concern I hear from Idahoans. We must reform inefficient segments of the U.S. housing market to make the American https://t.co/rBq6lh7sWn”. He also posted a third tweet on July 30 containing only a link: “https://t.co/yK2fLe3noc”.
Affordable housing has been an ongoing issue in Idaho and across the United States. Lawmakers have debated various approaches to address shortages and rising costs, with manufactured housing frequently discussed as a potential solution due to its lower price point compared to traditional homes. Senator Crapo’s proposal seeks to update federal definitions related to manufactured homes in order to streamline development and expand options for homebuyers.
