Michael Kelley
Visiting Fellow
Michael Kelley is a senior director at BPC Action. Before joining in 2021, he held several senior roles at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, advising top officials on congressional and intergovernmental affairs. He previously served as deputy chief of staff and legislative director to Rep. Marlin Stutzman and as a legislative assistant to Rep. Steve Buyer. Kelley also brings experience from the Natural Products Association, Mayer Brown, and the Moffett Group. A Virginia native, he holds a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia.
Affordable Housing in America
October 22, 2025
Fueled by high home prices and rents, a limited supply of affordable homes, and persistent regulatory and financing hurdles, families across the nation are finding it harder than ever to secure safe, decent, and affordable housing. Millions of American families spend more than half their income on housing, while entry-level homeownership remains out of reach for many—a reality that threatens economic stability and upward mobility.
As local, state, and federal policymakers scramble to respond, the question of what works has become urgent. The challenge is amplified by the need for solutions that not only increase housing production but also preserve existing affordable homes and help families with insufficient incomes cover high housing costs.
Join us at the Dole Institute as our two visiting fellows break down what’s at stake and why housing policy will remain a defining issue for years to come at every level of government.
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