U.S. Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill issued a statement backing the House amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act after it passed the Senate. He described the bipartisan amendment as a housing measure that would cut barriers to new home construction, modernize U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, and allow banks to more freely deploy funding in their communities. Hill said the amendment reflects concerns raised over recent months by hundreds of members and stakeholders. He framed the bill as aimed at expanding access to home ownership and improving affordability, and said he will continue working on the legislation.