Recording of March 7 National HoUSed Campaign Call Now Available
In our most recent (March 7) national call for the “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” campaign, we provided the latest updates on appropriations and budget reconciliation from…
HUD Report to Congress: National Evictions Database Feasible with Congressional Action and Funding
In a report to Congress, HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research outlined the feasibility of a national evictions database, including the need for such a database, potential challenges, and…
White House Releases “Build Back Better Act” Framework with Historic Investments in Affordable Housing
President Joe Biden released on October 28 a framework for the “Build Back Better Act,” moving Congress one step closer to enacting the legislation. The $1.75 trillion economic recovery package –…
Senate Committee Proposes FY22 Funding Increases for Affordable Housing
The Senate Appropriations Committee released today its Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) spending bill for fiscal year (FY) 2022, which provides critical funding for affordable…
“Dear Colleague” Letters Urge Congressional Leadership and White House to Maintain Targeted Affordable Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House continue over what provisions will be included in the pared-down “Build Back Better Act.” Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and…
Take Action: Urge Your Members of Congress to Join Dear Colleague Letter in Support of HoUSed Campaign’s Infrastructure Priorities!
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) are circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter urging congressional leaders to include the HoUSed campaign’s top priorities in any…
Take Action: Urge Your Members of Congress to Join Dear Colleague Letter in Support of HoUSed Campaign’s Infrastructure Priorities!
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representative Ritchie Torres (D-NY) are circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter urging congressional leaders to include the HoUSed campaign’s top priorities in any…
HUD CPD Posts CDBG-CV Toolkit
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) posted a comprehensive CDBG-CV Toolkit for the $5 billion CARES Act supplemental Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG-CV). The…
Join #HoUSed Tweetstorm during National Fair Housing Month – April 21 at 1 pm ET
Join us on Wednesday April 21 from 1 to 2 pm ET as we head to Twitter for a #HoUSed campaign tweetstorm for National Fair Housing Month. Tell Congress that the next infrastructure and recovery bills…
President Biden Proposes 15% Increase to HUD Budget for FY22
President Joe Biden released today a “budget blueprint” previewing his full Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget request, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks. The President’s blueprint…
Keep the Pressure On, Join #GetBackToWork Tweetstorm on September 9 at 1 pm ET
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a long overdue and badly needed federal eviction moratorium for nonpayment of rent due to the coronavirus pandemic. This action to delay evictions for the…