Edward Hussey-To be Clear, Madam Chairwoman, There is Nothing Wrong with the 2000 Law. The Manufactured Housing Improvement Act Doesnt Need to be Amended. The Issue is Implementation by HUD [Video]

During an affordable housing crisis, the best known, most proven solution to that troubling challenge for millions requires no federal subsidies or new legislation – HUD Code manufactured homes – oddly remains thwarted. Those apparently artificial obstacles exist despite often supportive federal laws. As part of our periodic series of reports with analysis to better understand the issues involved, the following remarks were made by then Liberty Homes Vice-President Edward J. Hussey to Congress. Additional information from others to Congress, along with MHLivingNews expert commentary will follow.  The text of Hussey’s remarks and more are from the federal record of the Congressional hearing on the Implementation of the Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 (a.k.a.: MHIA, 2000 Reform Act, 2000 Reform Law). A bracketed remarks [like this] below was added by MHLivingNews for clarity.

Part I

STATEMENT OF EDWARD HUSSEY, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN, MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION FOR REGULATORY REFORM (MHARR)

Mr. HUSSEY. My name is Edward Hussey. I am appearing today in my capacity as …