Updates on Hurricane Housing Recovery
The following is a review of developments related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria housing recovery since last week’s Memo to Members and Partners (for the article in last week’s Memo, see 9/18…
Senate Hearing Focuses on Helping Seniors Survive Disasters
During a September 20 hearing on “Disaster Preparedness for Older Americans” held by the Senate Special Aging Committee led by Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA…
Hurricane Tax Relief Tied to Aviation Reauthorization Bill
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) has introduced legislation to provide limited tax relief for survivors of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The bill will be added to must…
Hurricanes Housing Recovery Updates September 23, 2017
Information from Other National Organizations Hurricane Maria Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey Information from Other National Organizations LeadingAge and National Church Residences.…
Take Action: Sign Letters to Support an Equitable Housing Recovery after Devastating Hurricanes
Help ensure that low income people and neighborhoods are treated fairly after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. A broad coalition of national, state, and local organizations is calling on Congress…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Hurricane Maria Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey HURRICANE MARIA FEMA Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration Declared. President Trump declared on September 18, that an emergency exists for…
Updates on Hurricane Housing Recovery
The following is a review of developments related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and to disaster recovery efforts since last week’s Memo to Members and Partners (for the article in last week’s Memo,…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Wednesday/Thursday, September 13 and 14, 2017
CDBG-DR Hurricane Irma Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Congress appropriated $7.4 billion for CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) money for 2017 designated disaster areas. Implementation of appropriated…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Tuesday, September 12, 2017
CONGRESS Supporting recovery. Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated: “Congress passed a critical down payment on disaster relief last week. If more assistance is required due…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Monday, September 11, 2017
CONGRESS Votes Postponed. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) postponed any votes in the House today due to the large number of absences resulting from Hurricane Irma. HURRICANE IRMA LOCAL…
Updates on Disaster Recovery Developments since Last Week’s Memo
The following is a review of developments related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and to disaster recovery efforts since last week’s Memo to Members and Partners (for the article in last week’s Memo,…