Additional Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – February 22, 2021
The NLIHC-led Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition is convening and supporting disaster-impacted communities to ensure that federal disaster recovery efforts reach all impacted households, including…
Memo to Members & Partners | Volume 26, Issue 06
Memo: Congress Continues Work on New COVID Relief Bill; HUD to Expand Enforcement of Fair Housing; and More
House Financial Services Committee Approves $75 Billion in Coronavirus Aid
The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) approved on February 11 its section of the coronavirus relief bill. The HFSC package, totaling $75 billion, passed out of the committee by a vote of 29-…
Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition Submits Comments on Proposed Rule Limiting Access to FEMA Resources
The NLIHC-led Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) – a group of over 850 local, state, and national groups working to ensure equitable housing recovery – submitted a comment letter this week on…
Join NLIHC’s National Call on Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness Today at 2:30 pm ET
Join today’s (February 16) national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness at 2:30-4 pm ET. Jennifer Loving from Destination: Home will share details about a rental assistance…
Recording Available of NLIHC’s February 8 National Call on “Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness”
During the most recent national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness, we were joined by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), who discussed the next coronavirus relief package…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – February 16, 2021
Updated NLIHC Resources Housing Provisions in the COVID-19 Relief Bill FAQ: Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status [Español] National Eviction Moratorium: FAQ for Renters […
Memo to Members & Partners | Volume 26, Issue 05
Memo: Action Needed on COVID Relief Bill; FEMA Covers Retroactive Non-Congregate Shelter Costs; and More
House and Senate Advance Coronavirus Relief Legislation through Budget Reconciliation Process
The Senate, in the early morning of February 5, passed a budget resolution containing coronavirus relief provisions. The resolution passed by a vote of 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris…
Confirmed: FEMA Change to 100% Reimbursement for Non-Congregate Shelter Applies Retroactively
In an Executive Order released last month, President Biden announced that FEMA would be fully covering eligible costs related to coronavirus-related non-congregate sheltering for individuals…
Senators Urge Treasury to Ensure People Experiencing Homelessness Receive Economic Relief Payments
Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and 28 of her Senate colleagues sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on February 3 urging the Treasury Department to publish specific procedures addressing how…