[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3714]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 ONE STEP CLOSER TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING

  (Ms. BYNUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, we are one step closer to having more 
affordable housing for Oregonians and Americans across the country.
  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes three of my bills which 
will help build more houses, lower the cost of housing, and make sure 
homeless shelters have the support they need to offer emergency 
assistance.
  Mr. Speaker, let's be real. Americans are struggling. The cost of 
living is out of control, and people can barely afford to put gas in 
their car, let alone think about buying a house.
  Mr. Speaker, we must work to make life more affordable for our 
constituents. We have to move this legislation across the finish line. 
The Senate needs to pass these bills expeditiously so we can get them 
over to 1600 and make them law.

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