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Brad Lander: “There have never been Federal Social Bonds, U.S. treasuries…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

Brad Lander on his campaign for Congress

Published May 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:36

A set of bonds the city issued dedicated 100% to low income housing for seniors and low income people and people with special needs. We did about $4 billion, created 12,000 low income units. There have never been Federal Social Bonds, U.S. treasuries dedicated to affordable housing. We could do hundreds of thousands of units around the country. So I'm going to fight for those social bonds. (05:36–05:42)

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Asserts that the US has never issued federal social bonds dedicated to affordable housing.

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