Maxine Waters: “It is very difficult to get at all of this in a hearing, where the politics are involved.”

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…

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…

This is an important step forward, not the final destination. I look forward to continuing my work to lower housing costs, address homelessness, expand affordable housing, and ensure every family has access to a safe and stable place to…