{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-convenes-housing-leaders-federal-home-loan-bank", "Congressman Cleaver Convenes Housing Leaders with Federal Home Loan Bank, Highlights Funding Opportunities for Kansas City", "2026-03-13", "2026", "2026-03", "Democrat", "House", "MO", "Emanuel Cleaver", "C001061", "cleaver.house.gov", "cleaver", "https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "(Kansas City, MO) \u2013 Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) hosted Kris Williams, President and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), alongside senior bank officials, and local housing leaders for a roundtable discussion on strategies to expand affordable housing opportunities across Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District. The conversation brought together representatives from local financial institutions and housing organizations to discuss housing affordability challenges, access to financing, and the role of the Federal Home Loan Bank system in supporting community development. Participants also discussed how programs administered by FHLB Des Moines, including mandatory and voluntary affordable housing initiatives, can improve access to safe, stable housing for families throughout the Kansas City region. Last year, through its mandatory and voluntary affordable housing and community development programs, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines provided a total of $1.86 million for an impact of $8.63 million in Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cAccess to safe and affordable housing is foundational to strong communities and economic opportunity,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cToday\u2019s discussion with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and local housing lenders and leaders highlighted the important partnerships needed to expand housing opportunities throughout Missouri\u2019s Fifth Congressional District. I\u2019m grateful for the work of our local housing advocates and financial partners who are committed to addressing housing challenges and ensuring more families have a place to call home.\u201d\n\nRep. Cleaver emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between federal partners, local institutions, and community organizations to address rising housing costs and expand access to affordable housing in the region. Officials from FHLB Des Moines provided an overview of the bank\u2019s investments and housing programs available to member institutions and community organizations, including funding opportunities designed to support affordable housing development and neighborhood revitalization.\n\n\u201cAs housing costs continue to rise, we must work together to ensure families have access to stable and affordable homes,\u201d said Congressman Cleaver. \u201cConversations like this help identify solutions and strengthen the partnerships necessary to meet the needs of our communities.\u201d\n\nFHLB Des Moines event handouts can be found here.\n\nAffordable Housing - FHLB Des Moines\n\nPictures from the event can be found here.\n\nEmanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.", 1, "2026-05-06T06:05:57Z", "2026-05-06T06:07:49Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cleaver-convenes-housing-leaders-federal-home-loan-bank"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.5424929335713387, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}