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Politician
June 27, 2023
President Biden's (un)affordable housing policies
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 9, 2023
Scott Calls for Less Failed Government Spending, More Solutions in Response to Housing Challenges
Sen. Tim Scott
Dec. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Countless Black WWII veterans were excluded from the promise of the original GI Bill, solely due to their race. The VA Housing Loan Forever Act seeks to repair this fault. I look forward to working with @VetAffairsDems & @RepMarkTakano next Congress to perfect this legislation."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Scott, Tillis, and Other Senate Banking Republicans Raise Concerns with Race-Based Housing Subsidies
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Banking Republicans Call on HUD to Immediately Reinstate Work Requirement Study for Taxpayer-Funded Housing
Sen. Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep. William Timmons, ...
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Only when we achieve the full promise of #FairHousing will we see economic opportunity, an end to homelessness in America, and affordable housing for all. I applaud Chairwoman @RepMaxineWaters and @FSCDems , as @HouseDemocrats continue the fight this #FairHousingMonth."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2022
Ranking Member Scott Releases Senior Housing Report
Sen. Tim Scott
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Hearing on Senior Housing
Sen. Tim Scott
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Hearing on Senior Housing
Sen. Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2022
Majority Whip Clyburn, Rep. Rogers, and Senators Booker and Portman Introduce Legislation to Target Federal Resources to Persistent Poverty Areas
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 4, 2022
Reps. Mace and Kilmer Introduce Tiny Homes to Tackle Veteran Homelessness
Rep. Nancy Mace
Oct. 22, 2021
Reps. Mace and Jacobs Release a Statement on the Introduction of the Ending Veteran Homelessness Act
Rep. Nancy Mace, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Americans like Akira, who have done everything right in the federal rental assistance application process, are still finding themselves at risk of losing their homes. States must act now and distribute these life-saving funds."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Something is very wrong when the tenants who need rental assistance the most are deterred by their own landlords or lost in their state's assistance backlog. States must do what is necessary and get these rental assistance funds out."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Where there is a will, there is a way and I think what we have here is a lack of will to find a way. The slow distribution of rental assistance funds by some state governments puts the health, safety and stability of millions at risk. States must take action without delay."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Sept. 1, 2021
Tweet - "The steps announced today by the Biden-Harris Admin are an important step to combat our nation's housing affordability crisis. Now we must build on it by enacting the Build Back Better Agenda to make housing more accessible & affordable for all Americans."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Sometimes numbers speak louder than words, and no number speaks louder than zero. That's pretty much where South Carolina is when it comes to disbursing rental assistance. South Carolina must help renters access this important lifeline."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2021
Tweet - "I cannot overstate how serious the evictions crisis is. It's gut-wrenching to see a family's belongings out in the street. Plus, the emotional, social, and academic impact of an eviction on children can be devastating. States must get the rental assistance funds out now."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Statement on Eviction Moratorium and Federal Rental Assistance
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 1, 2021
Joint Leadership Statement Calling on Biden Administration to Extend Eviction Moratorium
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 30, 2021
Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn Joint Statement on Rental Eviction Moratorium
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 30, 2021
Tweet - "I'm disappointed that House and Senate Republicans refused to join with us to protect those facing eviction. We weren't asking for any additional money. Our state and local governments just need more time to get these critical funds in the hands of those who need them most."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Date
Title
Politician
June 27, 2023
President Biden's (un)affordable housing policies
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 9, 2023
Scott Calls for Less Failed Government Spending, More Solutions in Response to Housing Challenges
Sen.Tim Scott
Dec. 16, 2022
Tweet - "Countless Black WWII veterans were excluded from the promise of the original GI Bill, solely due to their race. The VA Housing Loan Forever Act seeks to repair this fault. I look forward to working with @VetAffairsDems & @RepMarkTakano next Congress to perfect this legislation."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Sept. 26, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
July 19, 2022
Letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Scott, Tillis, and Other Senate Banking Republicans Raise Concerns with Race-Based Housing Subsidies
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Banking Republicans Call on HUD to Immediately Reinstate Work Requirement Study for Taxpayer-Funded Housing
Sen.Tim Scott, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep.William Timmons, ...
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Only when we achieve the full promise of #FairHousing will we see economic opportunity, an end to homelessness in America, and affordable housing for all. I applaud Chairwoman @RepMaxineWaters and @FSCDems , as @HouseDemocrats continue the fight this #FairHousingMonth."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
April 1, 2022
Ranking Member Scott Releases Senior Housing Report
Sen.Tim Scott
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Hearing on Senior Housing
Sen.Tim Scott
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Hearing on Senior Housing
Sen.Tim Scott
Feb. 1, 2022
Majority Whip Clyburn, Rep. Rogers, and Senators Booker and Portman Introduce Legislation to Target Federal Resources to Persistent Poverty Areas
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 4, 2022
Reps. Mace and Kilmer Introduce Tiny Homes to Tackle Veteran Homelessness
Rep.Nancy Mace
Oct. 22, 2021
Reps. Mace and Jacobs Release a Statement on the Introduction of the Ending Veteran Homelessness Act
Rep.Nancy Mace, ...
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Americans like Akira, who have done everything right in the federal rental assistance application process, are still finding themselves at risk of losing their homes. States must act now and distribute these life-saving funds."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Something is very wrong when the tenants who need rental assistance the most are deterred by their own landlords or lost in their state's assistance backlog. States must do what is necessary and get these rental assistance funds out."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Where there is a will, there is a way and I think what we have here is a lack of will to find a way. The slow distribution of rental assistance funds by some state governments puts the health, safety and stability of millions at risk. States must take action without delay."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Sept. 1, 2021
Tweet - "The steps announced today by the Biden-Harris Admin are an important step to combat our nation's housing affordability crisis. Now we must build on it by enacting the Build Back Better Agenda to make housing more accessible & affordable for all Americans."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Sometimes numbers speak louder than words, and no number speaks louder than zero. That's pretty much where South Carolina is when it comes to disbursing rental assistance. South Carolina must help renters access this important lifeline."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 3, 2021
Tweet - "I cannot overstate how serious the evictions crisis is. It's gut-wrenching to see a family's belongings out in the street. Plus, the emotional, social, and academic impact of an eviction on children can be devastating. States must get the rental assistance funds out now."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 2, 2021
Congressman Clyburn Statement on Eviction Moratorium and Federal Rental Assistance
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 1, 2021
Joint Leadership Statement Calling on Biden Administration to Extend Eviction Moratorium
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 30, 2021
Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn Joint Statement on Rental Eviction Moratorium
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 30, 2021
Tweet - "I'm disappointed that House and Senate Republicans refused to join with us to protect those facing eviction. We weren't asking for any additional money. Our state and local governments just need more time to get these critical funds in the hands of those who need them most."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
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