Political Quotes

“I come to the floor this afternoon to talk about the affordable housing crisis in the USA. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have this letter printed in the Record. It is from 44 different mayors representing 20 different States and the District of Columbia, talking about those housing priorities that we need to see in legislation that we will be voting on, including, No. 1, strengthening and expanding the low-income housing tax credit. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: October 23, 2021. Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States of America, Washington, DC. Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. President, Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi: As 44 mayors representing communities across 20 states and the District of Columbia, we are writing to urge you to include our top housing priorities in any infrastructure investment. During this time of uncertainty and financial instability, the need to ensure all Americans can access safe, affordable housing is greater than ever. Housing investments are critical to the recovery of our cities and a top priority for our residents. We respectfully request that you prioritize them in the Build Back Better package, specifically: 1. Strengthen and Expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit).…”