“Spring into Action” with NLIHC to Oppose Budget Cuts!
“Spring into Action” with NLIHC from May 8 to May 19 in a two-week mobilization effort to oppose deep budget cuts and urge Congress to invest in affordable housing and homelessness programs at the…
Recap of 4/24 National HoUSed Campaign Call
In the most recent (April 24) call for the National HoUSed Campaign, we discussed state housing finance agency screening policies for people with conviction histories; heard about a grassroots…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Testifies before Senate Banking Committee on Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing, “Building Consensus to Address Housing Challenges,” on April 26. The hearing addressed bipartisan proposals to help…
Bipartisan “Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act” Reintroduced in Senate
Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the “Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act” (S.1257) in the U.S. Senate on April 25. The bipartisan legislation would…
Senator Kaine and Representative Peters Introduce “Fair Housing Improvement Act”
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the “Fair Housing Improvement Act” (S.1267, H.R. 2846) in the U.S. Congress on April 25. The bill would expand housing…
Bipartisan Bill Increasing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Is Reintroduced
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), reintroduced the “Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence…
Senator Casey Introduces “VITAL Act” to Increase Accessible Housing Development
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging, introduced the “Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act” (S.1377) on April 27. The bill…
Senate Banking Housing Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Rural Housing
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold a hearing, “Rural Housing Legislation,” on Tuesday, May 2, at 2:45 pm ET. Witnesses will include Anne Mavity, executive…
House Appropriations Subcommittee Holds Hearing Addressing Tribal Perspectives on Housing and Transportation
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development held a hearing, “Tribal Perspectives on Housing and Transportation,” on…
NLIHC Tenant Leader Cohort Submits Comment Letter on Proposed AFFH Rule
The NLIHC Tenant Leader Cohort submitted a comment letter to HUD’s Office of General Counsel, Regulation Division, on April 24 in response to a request for comments on FR–6250–P–01 Affirmatively…
NLIHC Submits AFFH Comment Letter, Signs On to Housing Justice Network Letter
NLIHC submitted a comment letter to HUD on April 24 supporting the proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule while also suggesting improvements. NLIHC also signed on to an AFFH…