Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Passage of Major Housing Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement on passage of the 21 Century ROAD to Housing Act in the U.S. House of Representatives:  

"Every American deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Today’s vote is an important step toward addressing the country’s housing crisis and making the American Dream of homeownership within reach for millions of Americans. The 21 Century ROAD to Housing Act will generate more homes for families by enacting comprehensive reforms at the federal, state, and local levels aimed at reducing barriers to housing construction and increasing supply. The bill also includes community bank and credit union reforms designed to expand their role in local lending.

“With the cost of living weighing heavily on working families across the country, the need to expand housing availability has never been more urgent I applaud Ranking Member Waters and Chairman Hill for their dedication to this bipartisan and comprehensive housing reform, and I urge my Senate colleagues to support this legislation.”