Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) introduced the “Homes for Young Adults Act of 2024” (H.R.8722) in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 12. The NLIHC-endorsed legislation would reduce…
The 56th session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council held a virtual event, “Breaking the Cycle: Ending the Criminalization of Homelessness and Poverty,” on June 25. The event was guided by a…
NLIHC, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (The Alliance), and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) hosted a webinar, “All Hands on Deck: Mobilizing a Broader Network of Advocates…
NLIHC released Out of Reach 2024: The High Cost of Housing on June 27. Published annually, Out of Reach highlights the gulf between the wages people earn and the price of modest rental housing in…
A study published in Housing Policy Debate, “Affordable Housing through Community Land Trusts (CLTs): Examining Factors Associated with the Number of Units in CLTs,” assesses how the number of units…
NLIHC, the National Housing Law Project (NHLP), and the Tenant Union Federation (TUF) released on June 25 the National Tenants Bill of Rights (NTBOR) to shift the balance of power between renters and…
The Intersection of Affordable Housing and Civic Engagement – Virtual, Courtney Cooperman (July 3)
NAEH 2024 National Conference on Ending Homelessness – Washington, D.C., July 8-9…
Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) reintroduced the “Tenant Empowerment Act of 2024” on June 28. The NLIHC-endorsed legislation would provide…
The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) released its draft fiscal year (FY) 2025 spending bill for HUD programs on June 26.…
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing, “Housing Oversight: Testimony of the HUD and FHFA Inspectors General,” on June 26. The hearing…
Several state housing finance agencies (HFAs) have reported the existence of false claims circulating on social media platforms like Facebook that their HFA has opened or will be opening its Housing…
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted Notice PIH 2024-19 providing initial guidance regarding various effective dates and compliance dates pertaining to certain provisions in the…
