WASHINGTON, D.C. — At today’s Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee markup of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) emphasized how the legislation successfully addresses the housing affordability crisis, expands affordable housing by increasing supply, and strengthens oversight and accountability. The bill was approved unanimously by the Banking Committee. “The affordable housing crisis is a huge issue in Pennsylvania. On Friday, I was in Pittsburgh with Secretary Scott Turner where we toured a number of community development projects. This is key to the American Dream, and it’s a challenge for Americans across our communities,” said Senator McCormick. “That’s why I’m so proud to support

PITTSBURGH, PA — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner yesterday toured critical community investment and revitalization programs in Pittsburgh with stops at United States Steel Corporation, Bedford Dwellings, and Light of Light Rescue Mission. “It was great spending the day in Pittsburgh with Secretary Turner and getting to demonstrate firsthand so much of what makes Pennsylvania great and a pillar of our nation’s future success. From U. S. Steel’s historic Edgar Thomson Works, which will help revitalize manufacturing in our region, to Bedford Dwellings’ efforts to help working Pennsylvanians achieve and maintain the dream of

July 24, 2025 Remarks as prepared for delivery Mr. President, I am honored to rise here on the Senate floor for the first time. Each time I enter the Senate chamber, I’m humbled to walk in the footsteps of the Pennsylvanians who came before me—from Founding Father Robert Morris to Simon Cameron, from Joseph Clark to John Heinz. It was the namesake of the Commonwealth, William Penn, who said, “Patience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains.” In my short time here in the Senate, I have found these words to be of comfort. At this moment, our circumstances and fellow countrymen require us to