Katie Porter: “Earlier this year, bipartisan House and Senate leaders…”

“That's not just a problem. It is a full blown crisis. Washington has bungled this for decades and nothing is changing. Earlier this year, bipartisan House and Senate leaders promised, quote, the biggest housing investment in the biggest investment in housing that Congress has made in 35 years until the deal fell apart. We're back to solving yesterday's problems tomorrow. Maybe. Washington insiders might not have a plan, but I do. Let's start with the easiest step. Let's create a housing committee.” (01:06–01:23)

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