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Aug. 23, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Committee Democrats Urge FHFA to Provide Robust Protections for Renters Living in Enterprise-Backed Multifamily Homes
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Sends Letter to FTC Raising Continued Concerns About ICE Acquisition of Black Knight, Outlines Recommendations to Protect Consumers and Housing System (STATEMENT)
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Requests GAO Study on the Impact of AI and Other Technologies on Access to Fair and Affordable Housing (LETTER)
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Sends Letter to FTC Raising Continued Concerns About ICE Acquisition of Black Knight, Outlines Recommendations to Protect Consumers and Housing System (LETTER)
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Requests GAO Study on the Impact of AI and Other Technologies on Access to Fair and Affordable Housing (STATEMENT)
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 8, 2023
REP. AGUILAR HOSTS ROUNDTABLE WITH UNIDOSUS AND NHSIE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND JUNK FEES FOR RENTERS
Rep. Pete Aguilar
July 24, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Commends FHFA's 100-Year Review of the FHLBank System and Urges Special Attention to Recent Bank Failures, Affordable Housing and Community Development Mission
Rep. Maxine Waters
May 12, 2023
ICYMI -- Ranking Member Waters on Jordan Neely: "No One in America Should Be Homeless, And It Certainly Should Not Be a Death Sentence Should a Person Become Homeless."
Rep. Maxine Waters
May 3, 2023
REP. AGUILAR ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN SAN BERNARDINO
Rep. Pete Aguilar
May 2, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds FHFA's Move to Improve Pricing Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Rep. Maxine Waters
Feb. 1, 2023
Stefanik, Costa, Crawford, Rounds, Tester Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds White House's Blueprint for A Renters Bill of Rights, Calls for Inclusion of Hard-Fought COVID Protections Led by Committee Democrats
Rep. Maxine Waters
Jan. 19, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds Biden Administration's Proposed Fair Housing Rule to Help Eliminate Segregation and Inequality in U.S. Cities
Rep. Maxine Waters
Jan. 18, 2023
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Daines Calls on Biden Admin to Address Housing Issues for Wildland Firefighters
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on The Need for Bold Investments in Fair and Affordable Housing to Combat Inflation
Rep. Maxine Waters
Nov. 7, 2022
Release: Khanna, Porter, and Takano Introduce Bill to Rein in Rent Gouging by Wealthy Corporate Landlords
Rep. Ro Khanna
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. David Valadao, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces the Bipartisan More Homes on the Market Act
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Aug. 5, 2022
Schakowsky, Takano Introduce Legislation to Bring Transparency to Nursing Home Ownership
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Federal Agency to Protect Mobile Home Residents From Rent Hikes, Evictions
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Stephanie Bice Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Oversight and Accountability for Safe Military Housing
Rep. Sara Jacobs, ...
July 27, 2022
Rep. Panetta Leads Introduction of the Housing Access Improvement Act to Support Affordable Housing on Central Coast
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
July 20, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Overseeing the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Rep. Maxine Waters
July 19, 2022
Waters Advocates for Additional Distribution of Emergency Housing Vouchers
Rep. Maxine Waters
July 13, 2022
Reps. Gomez, Davis, Peters, & Panetta Introduce Legislation to Help Millions of Struggling Renters
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 12, 2022
Hayes, Swalwell Introduce Bill to Make Housing More Affordable For Educators
Rep. Eric Swalwell, ...
July 12, 2022
Reps. Swalwell, Hayes Introduce Bill to Make Housing More Affordable for Teachers
Rep. Eric Swalwell
July 11, 2022
Rep. Jimmy Gomez and Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduce the Stable Families Act to Protect Families From Eviction
Rep. Norma Torres, ...
July 1, 2022
Rep. Correa Recognized for Key Role in County Wide Efforts to Support Homeless
Rep. Lou Correa
June 29, 2022
Waters Questions Aggressive Rent Hikes, Costly Fees at Hearing on Private Equity and the Single Family Rental Home Market
Rep. Maxine Waters
June 29, 2022
Waters at Full Committee Hearing on the Long-Term Impacts of the Hot Housing Market: "Congress Must Pass This Committee's Housing Title of the Build Back Better Act"
Rep. Maxine Waters
June 29, 2022
As U.S. Endures Precarious Housing Crisis, Rep. Peters Proposes Increased Access to Affordable Housing for Millions of Americans
Rep. Scott Peters
June 27, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Address Homelessness and Substance Abuse
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep. Jay Obernolte, ...
May 4, 2022
Cortez Masto, Menendez, Luján, Padilla Statement on White House Meeting Urging Administration to Act to Protect Dreamers, TPS Holders, and Hardworking Immigrant Families
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
April 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Rep. Correa Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling For Resources for Homelessness in Orange County
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
April 22, 2022
Rep. Khanna Calls for Increased Investment in Affordable Housing in Santa Clara County
Rep. Ro Khanna
April 6, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Feinstein, Padilla to Congressional Leadership: Invest in Affordable Housing
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
March 30, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Applaud More Than $125 Million Allocated to California to Lower Costs, Bolster Decarbonization, Improve Energy Efficiency Efforts
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
March 29, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Examining Home Appraisal Bias and Discrimination
Rep. Maxine Waters
March 22, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of Management and Budget -
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
March 18, 2022
Thompson, Carbajal Introduce Military Housing Bill
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
March 18, 2022
Torres Introduces Asbestos Disclosure Bill to Protect Renters and Homeowners
Rep. Norma Torres
March 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Bacerra, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Delgado Sends Letter Calling on Biden Administration to Take Proactive Steps to Reduce Energy Costs
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Colleagues Call for Review of Wells Fargo Refinancing Process
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Merkley Urge White House to Include $4 Billion in Homeless Assistance Grants in its FY2023 Budget
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
March 2, 2022
Aguilar Joins Local Housing Leaders to Highlight Affordable Housing Resident Services Act
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Feb. 25, 2022
Padilla Announces Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
Sen. Alex Padilla
Feb. 25, 2022
Rep Lieu, Sen Padilla and Rep Carbajal Introduce Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
Rep. Ted Lieu
Feb. 25, 2022
Carbajal's Naomi Schwartz Safe Parking Program Act Gains Momentum in the U.S. Senate
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Date
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Aug. 23, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Committee Democrats Urge FHFA to Provide Robust Protections for Renters Living in Enterprise-Backed Multifamily Homes
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Sends Letter to FTC Raising Continued Concerns About ICE Acquisition of Black Knight, Outlines Recommendations to Protect Consumers and Housing System (STATEMENT)
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Requests GAO Study on the Impact of AI and Other Technologies on Access to Fair and Affordable Housing (LETTER)
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Sends Letter to FTC Raising Continued Concerns About ICE Acquisition of Black Knight, Outlines Recommendations to Protect Consumers and Housing System (LETTER)
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 22, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Requests GAO Study on the Impact of AI and Other Technologies on Access to Fair and Affordable Housing (STATEMENT)
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 8, 2023
REP. AGUILAR HOSTS ROUNDTABLE WITH UNIDOSUS AND NHSIE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND JUNK FEES FOR RENTERS
Rep.Pete Aguilar
July 24, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Commends FHFA's 100-Year Review of the FHLBank System and Urges Special Attention to Recent Bank Failures, Affordable Housing and Community Development Mission
Rep.Maxine Waters
May 12, 2023
ICYMI -- Ranking Member Waters on Jordan Neely: "No One in America Should Be Homeless, And It Certainly Should Not Be a Death Sentence Should a Person Become Homeless."
Rep.Maxine Waters
May 3, 2023
REP. AGUILAR ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN SAN BERNARDINO
Rep.Pete Aguilar
May 2, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds FHFA's Move to Improve Pricing Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Rep.Maxine Waters
Feb. 1, 2023
Stefanik, Costa, Crawford, Rounds, Tester Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds White House's Blueprint for A Renters Bill of Rights, Calls for Inclusion of Hard-Fought COVID Protections Led by Committee Democrats
Rep.Maxine Waters
Jan. 19, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Applauds Biden Administration's Proposed Fair Housing Rule to Help Eliminate Segregation and Inequality in U.S. Cities
Rep.Maxine Waters
Jan. 18, 2023
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Daines Calls on Biden Admin to Address Housing Issues for Wildland Firefighters
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing on The Need for Bold Investments in Fair and Affordable Housing to Combat Inflation
Rep.Maxine Waters
Nov. 7, 2022
Release: Khanna, Porter, and Takano Introduce Bill to Rein in Rent Gouging by Wealthy Corporate Landlords
Rep.Ro Khanna
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.David Valadao, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces the Bipartisan More Homes on the Market Act
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Aug. 5, 2022
Schakowsky, Takano Introduce Legislation to Bring Transparency to Nursing Home Ownership
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Bennet, Hickenlooper Urge Federal Agency to Protect Mobile Home Residents From Rent Hikes, Evictions
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Aug. 4, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Stephanie Bice Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Oversight and Accountability for Safe Military Housing
Rep.Sara Jacobs, ...
July 27, 2022
Rep. Panetta Leads Introduction of the Housing Access Improvement Act to Support Affordable Housing on Central Coast
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
July 20, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Overseeing the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Rep.Maxine Waters
July 19, 2022
Waters Advocates for Additional Distribution of Emergency Housing Vouchers
Rep.Maxine Waters
July 13, 2022
Reps. Gomez, Davis, Peters, & Panetta Introduce Legislation to Help Millions of Struggling Renters
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 12, 2022
Hayes, Swalwell Introduce Bill to Make Housing More Affordable For Educators
Rep.Eric Swalwell, ...
July 12, 2022
Reps. Swalwell, Hayes Introduce Bill to Make Housing More Affordable for Teachers
Rep.Eric Swalwell
July 11, 2022
Rep. Jimmy Gomez and Rep. Ritchie Torres Introduce the Stable Families Act to Protect Families From Eviction
Rep.Norma Torres, ...
July 1, 2022
Rep. Correa Recognized for Key Role in County Wide Efforts to Support Homeless
Rep.Lou Correa
June 29, 2022
Waters Questions Aggressive Rent Hikes, Costly Fees at Hearing on Private Equity and the Single Family Rental Home Market
Rep.Maxine Waters
June 29, 2022
Waters at Full Committee Hearing on the Long-Term Impacts of the Hot Housing Market: "Congress Must Pass This Committee's Housing Title of the Build Back Better Act"
Rep.Maxine Waters
June 29, 2022
As U.S. Endures Precarious Housing Crisis, Rep. Peters Proposes Increased Access to Affordable Housing for Millions of Americans
Rep.Scott Peters
June 27, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Address Homelessness and Substance Abuse
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 1, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Improving VA Mortgage Loan Process
Rep.Jay Obernolte, ...
May 4, 2022
Cortez Masto, Menendez, Luján, Padilla Statement on White House Meeting Urging Administration to Act to Protect Dreamers, TPS Holders, and Hardworking Immigrant Families
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
April 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Rep. Correa Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling For Resources for Homelessness in Orange County
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
April 22, 2022
Rep. Khanna Calls for Increased Investment in Affordable Housing in Santa Clara County
Rep.Ro Khanna
April 6, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Feinstein, Padilla to Congressional Leadership: Invest in Affordable Housing
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 30, 2022
Feinstein, Padilla Applaud More Than $125 Million Allocated to California to Lower Costs, Bolster Decarbonization, Improve Energy Efficiency Efforts
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 29, 2022
Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Hearing Examining Home Appraisal Bias and Discrimination
Rep.Maxine Waters
March 22, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of Management and Budget -
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
March 18, 2022
Thompson, Carbajal Introduce Military Housing Bill
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
March 18, 2022
Torres Introduces Asbestos Disclosure Bill to Protect Renters and Homeowners
Rep.Norma Torres
March 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Bacerra, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Delgado Sends Letter Calling on Biden Administration to Take Proactive Steps to Reduce Energy Costs
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Colleagues Call for Review of Wells Fargo Refinancing Process
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wyden, Merkley Urge White House to Include $4 Billion in Homeless Assistance Grants in its FY2023 Budget
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
March 2, 2022
Aguilar Joins Local Housing Leaders to Highlight Affordable Housing Resident Services Act
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Feb. 25, 2022
Padilla Announces Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
Sen.Alex Padilla
Feb. 25, 2022
Rep Lieu, Sen Padilla and Rep Carbajal Introduce Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
Rep.Ted Lieu
Feb. 25, 2022
Carbajal's Naomi Schwartz Safe Parking Program Act Gains Momentum in the U.S. Senate
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
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