This week, I spoke in support of @RepTimmons’s amendment to allow public housing residents to withhold rent for every month in which their safety concerns have been left unmet, finally giving public renters the same protections as their private-market counterparts.
This week, I spoke in @FinancialCmte in support of my colleague @RepAndyBarr’s amendment to require the Council to un-censor previously hidden housing reports, analysis, and data before spending any more money.
$25 billion in taxpayer dollars for emergency rental assistance is not being overseen by anyone to protect against waste, fraud, and abuse because @HouseDemocrats don’t think that’s necessary. I introduced an amendment this week to fix that. youtube.com/_Nr9A1P5tGk
Yesterday, I spoke in support of my @FinancialCmte colleague Rep. @FrenchHill’s amendment to correct this error and stop preventable abuse of this program.
Today, I offered an amendment to the FY22 budget to fund the Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development Inspector Generals, to ensure every dollar of the American Rescue Plan’s $1.9 trillion in spending goes to an American in need. youtube.com/u_RRVBnehYA
Legislation must focus on protecting Americans and our financial system, not focus on raising revenue at the expense of our taxpayers and financial institutions. Read more here ⤵️
Jacquie and I visited our son Joe at the Naval Academy today. Solemn moment of silence for the lives lost on 9/11 and during the Global War on Terrorism. We were proud to stand with these young men and women who are dedicating their lives to protecting our country. #NeverForget