HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

On 2026-06-30, Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) delivered a floor speech titled "HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT" in the House.

HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E645] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT ______ speech of HON. MAXINE WATERS of california in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is historic legislation that will improve housing affordability and access in this country for millions of Americans. This legislation would not have been possible without the contributions of the minority professional staff of the Committee, who worked for months with advocacy groups, Members of Congress, and other stakeholders on drafting and perfecting this legislation. Their staff work was essential to the success of this legislation. I would like to acknowledge and include in the Record the following staff members for their superlative work on this important bill: Melissa Anoh, Professional Staff Member; Noelle Melton, Director of Housing; Chelsea Crittle, Policy Director; Glen Sears, Director of Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions; Herline Mathieu, Communications Director; Marcos Manosalvas, Deputy Communications Director; David Fernandez, Chief Counsel; Kristofor Erickson, Deputy Staff Director; and Charla Ouertatani, Staff Director. ____________________