Floor SpeechUrgent2026-05-21
ONE STEP CLOSER TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Janelle S. Bynum
DOR-5 · Representative
Housing
Context
On 2026-05-21, Representative Janelle S. Bynum (D-OR-5) delivered a floor speech titled "ONE STEP CLOSER TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING" in the House.
Full Text
ONE STEP CLOSER TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3714] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ONE STEP CLOSER TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Ms. BYNUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, we are one step closer to having more affordable housing for Oregonians and Americans across the country. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes three of my bills which will help build more houses, lower the cost of housing, and make sure homeless shelters have the support they need to offer emergency assistance. Mr. Speaker, let's be real. Americans are struggling. The cost of living is out of control, and people can barely afford to put gas in their car, let alone think about buying a house. Mr. Speaker, we must work to make life more affordable for our constituents. We have to move this legislation across the finish line. The Senate needs to pass these bills expeditiously so we can get them over to 1600 and make them law. ____________________