ICYMI: Sen. Tim Scott highlights the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, joined Senate Republican Leadership at a press conference to highlight the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act, historic legislation to make the American Dream of becoming a homeowner a reality for hardworking Americans.

Sen. Scott's remarks below (as delivered):

On the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act framework:

"Promises made, promises kept.

"President Trump made a very important promise on the campaign trail, and we are delivering both the House and the Senate passing historic housing legislation.

"The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act really does meet the need. It focuses on local jurisdictions, number one.

"It removes red tape and unnecessary burdensome processes from the federal government, number two.

"And number three, it creates and will expand housing supply while focusing on affordability.

"It's so important as a kid who grew up in poverty, my mother became a first-time home buyer at the age of 38. Today in America, that age is 40."

On the solutions:

"How do we bring those prices down? How do we make it easier for your average person to experience their version of the American Dream through home ownership?

"I think it starts by making sure that Washington understands solutions start at home.

"So, what you'll find in this legislation is we start in local jurisdictions, and we start by making sure that both the House, the Senate, Republicans and Democrats, do not see this issue as red versus blue, House versus Senate.

"We see this as taking care of Americans who desperately want to experience the American Dream."

On moving forward:

"We made that possible through legislation that passed the House 399 to 1, passed through the Senate unanimously.

"Now we find ourselves taking 20 to 21 provisions out of the House bill out of 25 and 36 out of our 40 creating in harmony legislation that moves housing forward for the average American, and it's really good news."

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