[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S4140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. PADILLA (for himself and Mr. Cassidy):
  S. 5020. A bill to require a study on manufactured homes in areas at 
high risk of natural hazards and weather extremes; to the Committee on 
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  Mr. PADILLA. Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of my 
legislation to require a study on how to improve the resiliency of 
manufactured homes in areas that are at high risk of natural hazards 
and weather extremes, which I introduced today.
  More than 22 million Americans, most of whom earn less than the 
median national income, call manufactured housing home. These homes are 
significantly less expensive than traditional site-built homes and will 
play a key part in how we address our country's affordable housing 
crisis and increase home ownership.
  I was proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle to pass the 
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes provisions to increase 
the supply of America's manufactured housing. Yet manufactured housing 
is disproportionately located in areas that are the most exposed to 
climate hazards. As we continue to see a pattern of increased extreme 
climate events, we need all our housing to be resilient in areas at 
high risk of natural hazards and weather extremes.
  Congress should be aware of what strategies industry leaders are 
currently employing and understand potential options to increase the 
performance of manufactured homes in high-risk areas.
  I want to thank my colleague Senator Cassidy for introducing this 
bill with me. I hope our colleagues will join us in taking a step 
towards improving the resiliency of our nation's housing stock.

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