Maxine Waters: “I want you to know that we have to be tougher. We have to be a lot tougher.”

Mr. Speaker, HUD plays a vital role in providing safe and affordable housing to families all across the United States. Families depend on HUD's programs to keep a roof over their heads. H.R. 225 would allow Congress and the public to hear…

Congress has finally woken up to the need to prioritize housing affordability and this bill is an important step to reducing costs for Americans. However, the enactment of this law should not mean the end of our advocacy in Congress for…

Mr. Speaker, given the human rights violations committed by the Burmese leadership, we must ensure that no new funds are disbursed to the government. In line with longstanding U.S. policy, America should urge multilateral institutions like…

Our economy is struggling. People cannot afford groceries and gas. Every day, it seems more and more people are getting laid off. The American Dream is increasingly out of reach. A core engine of our economy has always been the…