Recap of 4/9 Advancing Homelessness Solutions Webinar
NLIHC, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (The Alliance), and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities hosted a webinar, “The Supreme Court and the Criminalization of Homelessness,” on April…
Join 4/29 Webinar on Changes Proposed by HUD to Eliminate Unnecessary Screening Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted People
HUD released on April 10 a proposal to update existing screening regulations for applicants to HUD-assisted housing with conviction histories or a history of involvement with the criminal-legal…
Representative Cole Elected Chair of House Appropriations Committee
Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) was elected by his colleagues on April 10 to lead the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. Chair Cole previously served as the chair of the House…
House Financial Services Committee Releases Bills to Be Considered during April 17 Markup Session
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services (HFSC) Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) released a list of bills to be considered during an April 17 committee markup. The list includes the…
Senate Banking Subcommittee Announces 4/16 Hearing on Preserving Housing Stock
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development announced that it will hold a hearing, “Challenges in Preserving the…
Senator Schatz Calls for Additional Federal Long-Term Disaster Recovery Funding
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) took to the floor of the U.S. Senate on April 10 to call for additional federal long-term disaster recovery funding for the island of Maui, which was struck by…
Disaster Housing Recovery Update – April 15, 2024
Congressional and National Updates Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the “Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2024” in the U.S. House of Representatives on…
HUD Announces Continuum of Care Tribal Homelessness Network for Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities
In a “Dear Tribal Leader” letter sent on April 11, HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) announced two opportunities for Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to…
HUD’s Office of Native American Programs Announces Webinar on Urban Indian Housing
HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) announced a national webinar highlighting best practices from Urban Indian Housing. The webinar will take place on Monday, April 15, from 2 to 4:30 pm…
Our Homes, Our Votes: 2024 Webinar Series Launches Today (4/15)!
NLIHC’s Our Homes, Our Votes campaign is a nonpartisan initiative to boost voter turnout among low-income renters and elevate housing as an election issue. To educate housing advocates, tenant…
Catholic Health Association Shares Article on Health and Housing Partnerships and Will Host Upcoming Webinar
Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) Roundtable Member Catholic Health Association has shared an article highlighting local partnerships between health care and housing providers. The article recounts…