NLIHC Statement on Historic Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC – President Biden announced a final framework on the “Build Back Better Act,” moving Congress one step closer to enacting the legislation. The $1.75 trillion economic recovery package…
Over 160 Members of Congress and 1800 Organizations Nationwide Urge White House and Leadership to Protect Targeted Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC –As President Biden and congressional leaders continue negotiations over what provisions will be included in the pared-down “Build Back Better Act,” over 160 member of Congress and…
Congressional Champions and Advocates Organize Actions to Support Affordable Housing in “Build Back Better Act,” Negotiations Continue
After reports signaled the $327 billion in affordable housing investments could be dropped from the “Build Back Better Act,” advocates across the country joined NLIHC and congressional champions to…
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…