H.Res. 493 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing.

This section states that the House of Representatives (1) affirms housing as a foundational human need and economic necessity and the housing crisis as a national emergency; (2) supports comprehensive Federal, State, and local efforts to increase the supply of deeply affordable rental housing and preserve existing units; (3) urges Congress to prioritize rental assistance, housing preservation, and affordable housing development programs; (4) encourages private and nonprofit sector partners to invest in housing solutions and collaborate on community-based models; (5) calls on policymakers to align housing, zoning, and infrastructure policies in support of affordability, availability, and preservation; and (6) commits to advancing solutions ensuring safe, affordable housing for all.