[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HOUSING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

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                               speech of

                           HON. MAXINE WATERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2026

  Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is 
historic legislation that will improve housing affordability and access 
in this country for millions of Americans. This legislation would not 
have been possible without the contributions of the minority 
professional staff of the Committee, who worked for months with 
advocacy groups, Members of Congress, and other stakeholders on 
drafting and perfecting this legislation. Their staff work was 
essential to the success of this legislation.
  I would like to acknowledge and include in the Record the following 
staff members for their superlative work on this important bill:

       Melissa Anoh, Professional Staff Member; Noelle Melton, 
     Director of Housing; Chelsea Crittle, Policy Director; Glen 
     Sears, Director of Consumer Protection and Financial 
     Institutions; Herline Mathieu, Communications Director; 
     Marcos Manosalvas, Deputy Communications Director; David 
     Fernandez, Chief Counsel; Kristofor Erickson, Deputy Staff 
     Director; and Charla Ouertatani, Staff Director.

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