Jennifer Ruff

Wife & mom. PSU alum, former SPANer. @BPC_Bipartisan associate director of communications, w/ focus on housing. Views are mine. And yes, my eyes are real.

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is law, but implementation is just beginning. States and cities are already acting to increase housing supply, and BPC’s Terwilliger Center is tracking what comes next.

This month’s newsletter covers the 2025 Point-in-Time homelessness count and what it means for federal policy, HUD’s proposed work-requirement and time-limit rule for federally assisted households, and a September 9 virtual panel on putting ROAD into practice.

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[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

Did you know the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act creates more than a dozen new federal programs and pilots, each requiring agencies to act? Wondering what implementation means for your work? Join @BPC_Bipartisan and @NAAHLDC on Sept. 9 to find out. https://t.co/t5sEApVh6H

[CSPAN @cspan]

From 2018: @DollyParton explains what inspired her to create the Imagination Library, which has now gifted more than 325 million books.

[Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1]

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted more than 332,000,000 books since it was first created 31 years ago.

[Jennifer Ruff @JennBPC]

@VaDOTNOVA No warranty on battery according to EZ Pass. Mine died within a year.

[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

Nice to see @JPMorgan and @Citi, members of BPC’s Executive Council for Housing Affordability, featured in @TristanNavera’s @Realtordotcom for their commitments to expanding housing supply. https://t.co/dAlu2Bjtyn

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act drew votes from both sides of the aisle. And while it’s now law, BPC's Emma Waters says that's not the end of the story. 🎧

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

Manufactured homes are moving into the suburbs, but in many areas, land use and zoning policies remain a barrier. BPC broke down what land use reforms are needed to let factory-built housing reach its potential. https://t.co/BYxM2oWpSQ

[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

Glad to see @wjxt4 citing BPC’s research on HUD’s proposed work requirement rule. My colleague Kristen Klurfield’s full issue brief is worth a read: https://t.co/SqLTlEerrh

[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

Wondering what implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act actually looks like? Join @BPC_Bipartisan and @NAAHLDC on Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. for a virtual discussion on what comes next. Register today: https://t.co/t5sEApVOWf

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act drew votes from both sides of the aisle. And while it’s now law, BPC's Emma Waters says that's not the end of the story. 🎧

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

Housing is only considered "affordable" when it costs 30% or less of your income.

By that measure, 49% of renters and 24% of homeowners pay too much (2024). Our country is also short somewhere between 1.5 and 7.3 million homes.

[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

Implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act won’t happen overnight—in fact, some of the deadlines are 10 years away. Hear what My BPC colleague Emma Waters had to say on the Chrisman Commentary: https://t.co/fhUEKQzpuA

[Bipartisan Policy Center Action @BPCAction]

Enduring leadership from @SenatorTimScott, @SenWarren, @RepFrenchHill, and @RepMaxineWaters, helped the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act become law.

We thank all the members who contributed their insight to this milestone package and voted to get it over the line.

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

It took nearly a decade for Congress to pass a comprehensive #housing bill.

This year, it did, by margins most legislation only dreams of. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate 85-5, the House 358-32, and became law on July 11. We’re proud to have helped shape it.

[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

Pleased to welcome Michael Schill to the @BPC_Bipartisan Terwilliger Center’s Advisory Committee. His deep expertise in housing policy will only further our mission. https://t.co/A8MVJT23gh

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

Home prices are up 50% since 2020, and cost burdens have hit a 15-year high—so who's actually still buying, and who's selling? Our explainer walks through where homeownership stands today. Press play to hear the full breakdown.

https://t.co/HtVxuOvMoN

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

HUD's proposed rule on work requirements and time limits for rental assistance drew nearly 2,000 public comments.

BPC breaks down what housing authorities, providers, and advocates had to say—and what it could mean for the more than 4.3 million households receiving assistance. https://t.co/YIkffnuxfN

[Dennis Shea @DennisCShea_]

HUD's 2025 Point-in-Time count shows the first year-over-year decline in homelessness since 2016. My @BPC_Bipartisan colleague Laura Hausman takes a closer look at what's driving the numbers and where challenges remain. https://t.co/s31a4c9h6S

[HousingWire @HousingWire]

Congress finally acted on housing. Now the real work begins. https://t.co/19e00JRbkO