Representative Jordan Introduces Bill to Consolidate and Gut Federal Housing Programs
Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), a cofounder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced a bill that would consolidate nearly all federal affordable housing programs into state block grants…
Today is Last Day to Join CHN letter Opposing Budget Cuts in FY18
NLIHC has joined the Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) to urge Congress to pass a clean budget that promotes opportunity for all, safeguards and advances basic living standards, and protects the…
Urge Members of Congress to Fully Fund Rural Housing Investments
During a hearing held by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies on June 13, Senators from both parties voiced…
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing to consider President Trump’s FY18 Budget and Revenue proposals on June 14. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appeared before the Committee to provide…
Banking Committee Advances HUD Deputy Secretary Nomination to the Senate
On June 14, the Senate Committee on Banking voted to recommend the nomination of Pam Patenaude to serve as HUD deputy secretary. Her nomination was supported by all members in attendance except for…
Advocates Plan Day of Action on July 29 to Call for Greater Federal Investments in Affordable Homes and Community Development
NLIHC and other state, local, and national leaders call on advocates, elected officials, and concerned citizens to participate in the Our Homes, Our Voices day of action on July 29 to bring more…
HUD Secretary Carson Testifies on FY18 Budget Proposal before House and Senate Subcommittees
The Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development both held hearings the week of June 5 to consider the Trump administration’s FY18 budget request…
Join Tomorrow’s Twitter Storm To Tell Secretary Carson and Congress that President Trump’s Budget is Unacceptable
Tell Secretary Carson and Congress that President Trump’s budget is unacceptable HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson will testify before the Senate Appropriations Transportation and HUD (THUD)…
Join Webinar on Wednesday, 5/31 for Latest on Trump’s Proposed Budget and Ways to Defeat it
President Donald Trump’s FY18 budget request proposes to slash federal investments in affordable housing and other essential programs that ensure basic living standards for low income individuals and…
Congressional Democrats Hold Press Conference to Oppose Trump Budget
Leading members of Congress and close allies gathered for a press conference to voice opposition to the president’s proposed budget. House Democrats rallied and held a press conference on…
President Trump’s Budget Proposes to Slash Affordable Housing and Other Essential Programs
In a press statement and a message to members NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel criticized President Donald Trump’s FY18 budget request – released on May 23 – for its “cruel indifference to the…