NLIHC in the News for the Week of July 28
The following are some of the news stories to which NLIHC contributed during the week of July 28: “Data Proves Wildfires Increase Homelessness. Why Are We Not Prepared with Better Legislation?”…
NLIHC Welcomes David Gonzalez Rice, Senior Vice President of Public Policy
NLIHC is excited to welcome David Gonzalez Rice as senior vice president of public policy. In this role, David provides strategic direction for NLIHC’s federal advocacy, advancing policies and…
Median Wages for Many Common Jobs Fall Short of Housing Wages
Note: Occupational wages from May 2024 BLS Occupational and Employment Wage Statistics, adjusted to 2025 dollars. The BLS national statistics excluded Colorado in…
Two Homelessness Criminalization Bills Appear to Die in NC General Assembly
By Billy Cerullo, NLIHC Housing Advocacy Organizer Housing and homelessness advocates in North Carolina are celebrating the defeat of two bills that were introduced in the General Assembly…
Join NLIHC’s Third Policy Advisory Committee Meeting of 2025
By Lindsay Duvall, NLIHC Member Engagement Manager All NLIHC members are invited to join the third Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 13, from 4:00 pm…
Researchers Assess Impact of Tenant Screening Practices on Housing Choice Voucher Holders
By Raquel Harati, NLIHC Research Analyst A recent article published in Housing Studies titled, “Choice Denied: Impact of Income and Credit-Based Tenant Screening on the Housing Choice Voucher…
NLIHC-Endorsed Bill Introduced Granting Mortgage Forbearance for Disaster-Impacted Families
By Noah Patton, NLIHC Director of Disaster Recovery Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced the “Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act” on July 31. This bill,…
Join Today’s (8/4) “Tenant Talk Live” on Federal Appropriations and Budget Explained
By Sidney Betancourt, NLIHC Manager, Inclusive Community Engagement Join today’s (August 4) “Tenant Talk Live,” a meeting geared toward tenant and resident leaders, at 6 pm ET (5 pm CT, 4 pm MT…
State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 Report Shows Higher Rates of Discrimination in Housing, Healthcare, Education, and Public Services
By Julie Walker, NLIHC National Campaign Coordinator This article uses identity-first language, which, according to this report, is increasingly preferred by many in the disability community.…
Federal Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order in Class Action Lawsuit Against HUD for Withholding Fair Housing Funds
By San Kwon, NLIHC Policy Intern On July 29, U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan granted a temporary restraining order requiring HUD to release and distribute federal fair housing…
Domestic Violence, Housing, and Youth Organizations Win Temporary Restraining Order on Funding Restrictions on Federal Grants
By Kayla Blackwell, NLIHC Housing Policy Analyst and Kayla Springer, NLIHC Policy Intern A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order on the Trump Administration’s restrictions on…