House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on Necessity of Affordable Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) held on October 21 a hearing titled “A Strong Foundation: How Housing is the Key to Building Back a Better America.” The hearing…
Representative Omar and Senator Merkley Introduce Affordable HOME Act
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced on September 24 the “Affordable Housing Opportunities Made Equitable (HOME) Act,” which would address the nation’s housing…
HUD Notice Provides Section 3 Guidance for HOME and HTF Programs
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) issued Notice CPD-21-07 providing guidance for HOME Investment Partners Program participating jurisdictions (PJs) and national Housing Trust…
Representative Barbara Lee Introduces Renters’ Bill of Rights
Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced on September 7 the “Renters’ Bill of Rights” resolution, legislation affirming the rights of all renters to safe, affordable, and decent homes. The…
From the Field: New Jersey Budget Includes Significant Housing Investments
The New Jersey state budget signed by Governor Phil Murphy on June 29 preserves full funding of New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and uses general funds to pay for other non-AHTF…
Senators Announce Bipartisan Deal on Infrastructure Package, Action Needed on Reconciliation Package
A group of senators negotiating a bipartisan infrastructure deal announced on July 28 that they had reached an agreement on the $1.2 trillion package. While legislative text for the bill is yet to be…
Congresswoman Cori Bush Introduces “Unhoused Bill of Rights”
Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) on July 28 introduced the “Unhoused Bill of Rights,” a federal resolution calling on Congress to end the homelessness crisis by 2025. The resolution urges the…
Representative Torres Leads 106 Colleagues in Letter to House Leadership Urging Inclusion of Affordable Housing Resources in Infrastructure Package
Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) led 106 of his colleagues in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) urging the inclusion of affordable…
Senate Democrats Advance $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package Along with Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Democratic leaders in the Senate reached an agreement on July 13 to pursue a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that would be able to pass the chamber without Republican support. Senate Majority…
Memo to Members and Partners | Volume 26, Issue 26
Memo: National Call-In Day, New Bills for Affordable Housing & Renter Protections, White House Eviction Summit, New ERA Guidance, & More
Senator Merkley Introduces “HOME Act” with Enhanced Renter Protections and Robust Resources for Affordable Housing
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced on June 29 the “Affordable Housing Opportunities Made Equitable (HOME) Act,” a comprehensive bill that, if enacted, would provide robust resources for the…