Washington, Feb. 9 -- Congressman Mike Flood issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The legislation reflects a year-long, bipartisan effort led by Congressman Flood and the Financial Services Committee to address rising housing costs. The package was led by Flood along with FSC Chairman French Hill (R-AR), FSC Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), Housing & Insurance Subcommittee Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). "America's significant housing shortage is locking entire generations out of homeownership," said Congressman Flood. "As the Chairman of the Housing & Insurance Subcommitte...