Bill Introduced in the House to Increase Investment in the National Housing Trust Fund
Representative Norma Torres (D-CA) led 15 of her House colleagues in re-introducing on March 29 the “Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act” (H.R. 2292). If enacted, the bill would amend the “…
HUD Secretary to Address NLIHC Forum Today
Washington, DC – President Biden announced today his priorities for the “American Jobs Plan,” an approximately $2 trillion infrastructure and recovery package. The proposal includes $213 billion “to…
National Low Income Housing Coalition Launches New HoUSed Campaign
National Low Income Housing Coalition Launches New HoUSed Campaign A campaign for long-term affordable housing solutions WASHINGTON, DC– The National Low Income Housing Coalition (…
FHFA Announces $711 Million for National Housing Trust Fund
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a 2021 allocation of $711 million for the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – more than double last year’s allocation. After a sequestration factor…
Statement from NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel re: Federal Housing Finance Agency Announces $711 Million for National Housing Trust Fund
Washington, DC – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today its 2021 allocation of $711 million to the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – more than double what was provided last…
Senate Budget Committee Releases Report Calling for Streamlining of “Duplicative” HUD Housing Programs
Republicans on the Senate Budget Committee released on October 22 a report calling for the streamlining of “duplicative” HUD housing programs. The report proposes “merging programs,” claiming that…
Memo to Members & Partners | Volume 25, Issue 18, May 04
Memo: Coronavirus, Housing and Homelessness Updates, Congress, HUD, National Call-In Day, and More
National Housing Trust Fund Allocations Published in Federal Register
National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) FY20 allocations were officially published in the Federal Register on April 29, including specific information for each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico…
National Housing Trust Fund Allocations for FY20 Announced
HUD announced on April 17 the FY20 national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) allocations for each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories. A total of $322,264,268 was allocated, a…
Senator Jeff Merkley Introduces “Making Affordable Housing Opportunities More Equitable Act”
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced on March 12 the “Making Affordable Housing Opportunities More Equitable Act” (S. 3452). This comprehensive bill is designed to reduce the shortcomings of…
House Committee Passes Bills to Invest in Affordable Housing and Fair Housing Enforcement
The House Committee on Financial Services passed several bills, including the “Housing Is Infrastructure Act” (H.R. 5187) and the “Housing Fairness Act of 2020” (H.R. 149), during a vote on February…