Andy Barr: “Just to conclude, this is not about raising costs for people. This is about actually making it more affordable to own a…”

“Just to conclude, this is not about raising costs for people. This is about actually making it more affordable to own a home. There may be, in some cases, a higher interest rate for a manufactured home than a site-built home. But, remember, a manufactured home can be less than half the cost of a site-built home. So you are talking about overall affordability. Why would we deny people the opportunity to have overall affordability, as opposed to being forced into higher cost rent where they don't even own the American Dream, or being in a position where they can't afford at all? The only option available is a site-built home, a nonmanufactured home. Defeat this amendment, preserve access to rural affordable housing, be pro-consumer, and oppose this amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”