Political Quotes

“Right now, the median cost of a new home in Michigan is over $430,000, and more than 78 percent of households cannot afford it. Nearly 8 in 10 Michiganders are losing their shot at homeownership. They are locked out, priced out, and pushed away from the American Dream. Now, after 4 years of Bidenflation, which saw home costs double, Michigan Democrats are pushing new building codes, expecting to add another $15,000 to the cost of a new home. Regulatory costs already add $93,870 per home, and for every $1,000 increase, Mr. Speaker, 3,393 households are already priced out of the market. That is why I am very pleased that my colleagues and I on the Energy and Commerce Committee are taking this issue seriously and advancing real, practical solutions. Through efforts like my Path to Affordable Homes Act and the important legislation that Congresswoman Houchin introduced today, we are working to cut unnecessary regulatory barriers, expand housing affordability, and ensure families, seniors, and future generations have a fair shot at homeownership and building generational wealth. Mr. Speaker, this is how we restore common sense. This is how we restore affordability. This is how we give the American people a chance to get ahead, stay ahead, and have an ownership stake in their future. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 5184.”