NLIHC in the News for the Week of March 5
The following are some of the news stories to which NLIHC contributed during the week of March 5: “Affordable Housing Crisis Has ‘Waitlist Shoppers’ across U.S. Vying for Few Arizona Vouchers”…
Where to Find Us – March 13
National Housing Conference, “Solutions for Housing Communications” – March 15, Washington, D.C. (Sarah Saadian) A Wider Circle Affordable Housing Event – Virtual, March 15 (Gabby Ross) Federal…
FHFA Announces $354 Million in 2023 for National Housing Trust Fund
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on February 28 that the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) will receive a total of $545 million for affordable…
Representatives Announce Creation of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness
Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), Cori Bush (D-MO), and Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) announced the reestablishment of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness on February…
Join Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response’s 3/18 Webinar on Reimagining Interim Housing
Join the Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response on Wednesday, March 8, from 3 to 4:30 pm ET for a webinar, “Reimagining Interim Housing: Transforming Our Approaches to Sheltering People.”…
President Biden to Unveil FY24 Budget Request This Week
President Biden is expected to unveil a topline summary of his fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request on Thursday, March 9, with more details to follow during the week of March 13. NLIHC will share an…
Senate Appropriations Committee Begins Plotting Path toward FY24 Budget
The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, led by Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME), held its first full committee meeting on March 2 to begin planning a path…
Senate Banking Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development will hold a hearing, “The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and…
Senate Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Affordable Housing
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance will hold a hearing, “Tax Policy’s Role in Increasing Affordable Housing Supply for Working Families,” on March 7 at 10 am ET. Witnesses will include Denise Scott…
House Financial Services Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Oversight of COVID-19 Relief Programs
The U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing, “Holding the Biden Administration Accountable for Wasteful Spending and Regulatory Oversight,” on…
NLIHC Releases Advocates’ Guide 2023
NLIHC released on March 2 Advocates’ Guide 2023: A Primer on Federal Affordable Housing & Community Development Programs & Policies. Published annually, the Advocates’ Guide is a…