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On the recordJune 23, 2026
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 affordable housing. I won’t stop and I call on my colleagues in both chambers not to stop either.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing ongoing advocacy for housing affordability.

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