NAHRO Names Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) 2025 Legislator of the Year
Washington, D.C.—On Monday March 10, the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) named Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) one of its 2025 Legislators of the Year. This annual award honors members of Congress who are strong advocates for housing and community development programs and for the NAHRO members who administer them.
“Senator Ron Wyden has long been a champion for affordable housing,” said Mark Thiele, NAHRO CEO. “We especially applaud his work on the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Improvement Act and his work building consensus with colleagues across the aisle. We’re proud to acknowledge his efforts with our Legislator of the Year Award.”
“I am proud to be named a Legislator of the Year by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials,” said Senator Wyden. “I strongly believe that housing and shelter are a basic human right, and I’ll work with anyone to increase housing supply and provide services to end the cycle of homelessness. Oregonians know how important this issue is, so I’m proud to keep advocating for smart investments in housing alongside the great people of NAHRO.”
Senator Wyden has long been a champion for affordable housing, leading the introduction of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act and building consensus with House and Senate colleagues across the aisle.
First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1996, Wyden currently serves on the Committees on Finance, Budget, Intelligence, and Energy and Natural Resources. He is Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee and a senior member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
About the Legislator of the Year Award
Since 2007, NAHRO’s annual Legislator of the Year award has honored lawmakers for their efforts in support of responsible policies impacting the provision of safe and affordable housing in quality communities.
About NAHRO
NAHRO, which was established in 1933, is a membership organization of more than 26,000 housing and community development providers and professionals throughout the United States. NAHRO members create and manage affordable housing for low- and middle-income families and support vibrant communities that enhance the quality of life for all. They administer more than 3 million homes for more than 8 million people.