- Record: Extensions of Remarks
- Section type: Floor speeches
- Chamber: House
- Date: June 30, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: Extensions of Remarks are statements submitted for the official record, even if they were not spoken live on the floor.
speech of
HON. MAXINE WATERS
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act is historic legislation that will improve housing affordability and access in this country for millions of Americans. This legislation would not have been possible without the contributions of the minority professional staff of the Committee, who worked for months with advocacy groups, Members of Congress, and other stakeholders on drafting and perfecting this legislation. Their staff work was essential to the success of this legislation.
staff members for their superlative work on this important bill:
Melissa Anoh, Professional Staff Member; Noelle Melton,
Director of Housing; Chelsea Crittle, Policy Director; Glen
Sears, Director of Consumer Protection and Financial
Institutions; Herline Mathieu, Communications Director;
Marcos Manosalvas, Deputy Communications Director; David
Fernandez, Chief Counsel; Kristofor Erickson, Deputy Staff
Director; and Charla Ouertatani, Staff Director.