On the recordFebruary 10, 2025
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, as the Trump administration continues its attack on the poor, the homeless, and on federally funded assistance with no Republicans stepping up to provide a check and balance on an illegal government takeover, House Democrats cannot sit here and have an honest debate about this policy. What is more, the Trump administration has vowed to put more of America's housing in the hands of big investors and private equity firms. The data shows what happens when private investors get their hands on more housing: Costs and junk fees go up, maintenance gets deferred, and evictions go up. That is why I support this bill, most certainly. I think it goes the other way. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
