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Housing for the 21st Century Act

Floor Speech

Date: June 23, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of the Housing for the 21st Century Act.

First, let me thank Ranking Member Waters and Chairman Hill for their leadership.

This landmark, bipartisan package represents a major step forward in addressing the Nation's challenges in housing, and I am especially proud that six of my bills are included in this legislation.

My HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act will make it easier for local organizations to fund affordable housing projects, while another provision strengthens coordination between the Departments of Housing, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs.

The package also includes key banking measures that will help community banks and minority depository institutions grow and compete.

I started my professional career in public housing and working as a consultant for HUD, so I know too many families are being priced out of the housing market. This legislation delivers practical solutions that expand opportunity and increase homeownership.

Again, let me thank Chairman Hill and Ranking Member Waters for their support. It is time to make homeownership more than a dream. It must be a reality.

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