Alex Padilla

Mr. President, Claims · 134 wordsI rise to speak in support of my legislation to require a study on how to improve the resiliency of manufactured homes in areas that are at high risk of natural hazards and weather extremes, ¹which I introduced today.² More than 22 million Americans, most of whom earn less than the median national income, call manufactured housing home.³⁴ These homes are significantly less expensive than traditional site-built homes and will play a key part in how we address our country’s affordable housing crisis and increase home ownership.⁵ I was proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, ⁶which includes provisions to increase the supply of America’s manufactured housing.⁷ Yet manufactured housing is disproportionately located in areas that are the most exposed to climate hazards.⁸ Reasoning · 57 wordsAs we continue to see a pattern of increased extreme climate events, we need all our housing to be resilient in areas at high risk of natural hazards and weather extremes.⁹ Congress should be aware of what strategies industry leaders are currently employing and understand potential options to increase the performance of manufactured homes in high-risk areas. Thanks · 14 wordsI want to thank my colleague Senator Cassidy for introducing this bill with me.¹⁰Thanks The ask · 20 wordsI hope our colleagues will join us in taking a step towards improving the resiliency of our nation’s housing stock.Vague promise