Rep. María Elvira Salazar, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 27th congressional district, recently highlighted her legislative efforts on housing and international development through a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).
On February 5, 2026, Salazar addressed the rising cost of housing, attributing part of the problem to federal regulations. She stated, “One reason housing costs are out of control is that Washington has made it harder to build. I’m proud to co-sponsor the Housing for the 21st Century Act. It cuts red tape, modernizes HUD, and empowers community banks to finance more homes, boosting supply, expanding choice, and https://t.co/GeQfU7clfu”.
The same day, Salazar reiterated her message in Spanish: “Una de las razones por las que la vivienda está tan cara es porque Washington ha dificultado construir. Por eso me enorgullece co-patrocinar la ley Housing for the 21st Century, que recorta la burocracia, moderniza el Departamento de Vivienda y facilita que los bancos” (February 5, 2026).
On February 6, 2026, Salazar announced another legislative achievement: “Proud to see the IDB Capital Increase Act, legislation I introduced, signed into law, authorizing $75 million for IDB Invest, the private-sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank. This investment expands opportunities for American companies, strengthens U.S. leadership”.
The Housing for the 21st Century Act aims to address barriers in residential construction by reducing regulatory hurdles at the federal level and supporting community-based financing options. By proposing updates to programs under the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), sponsors seek to improve access to affordable housing nationwide.
Separately, Salazar’s IDB Capital Increase Act allocates $75 million in support of IDB Invest—an institution that finances private sector projects in Latin America and the Caribbean with an emphasis on sustainable development and economic growth. The funding is intended to enhance business opportunities for American firms while reinforcing U.S. influence within regional markets.