Historic Housing Provisions in “Build Back Better Act” Remain at Risk – Take Action!
The historic $150 billion investment in affordable housing included in the “Build Back Better Act” continues to be at risk of elimination as Congress and the White House negotiate a slimmed-down…
Join Today’s National HoUSed Campaign Call for Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing
Join today’s (February 7) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. We will discuss how advocates can urge their members of Congress to include historic affordable housing investments in the “…
Recording of January 31 National HoUSed Call Featuring Rep. Jayapal Now Available
On our most recent (January 31) national call for the “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” campaign, we were joined by Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), chair of the Congressional…
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Approves NLIHC-Supported Bill Establishing Office of Civil Rights, Equity, and Inclusion at FEMA
The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) held a business meeting on February 2 and approved the “Achieving Equity in Disaster Response, Recovery, and Resilience…
House Financial Services Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Housing and Homelessness in America
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance on February 2 held a hearing, “Housing America: Addressing Challenges in Serving People…
Appropriations Leaders Consider Third Continuing Resolution as Federal Budget Talks Inch Forward
Appropriations leaders in the House and Senate are considering a third continuing resolution (CR) to extend funding for the federal government and give appropriators more time to enact a federal…
HUD Releases Notice Detailing Process for Long-Term 2020 Disaster Recovery Funds
HUD published a notice, “Allocations and Implementation of Consolidated Waivers and Alternative Requirements,” in the Federal Register on February 3. The notice details program requirements for…
Coronavirus Updates – February 7, 2022
White House The White House and the U.S. Department of Justice announced on January 29 that 99 law schools responded to the attorney general’s Call to Action to the Legal Profession issued on August…
Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – February 7, 2022
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council. The Council comprises a geographically diverse and substantive…
Biden Administration Appoints Jeff Olivet Executive Director of US Interagency Council on Homelessness
The Biden Administration announced on January 31 the appointment of Jeff Olivet as executive director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). Mr. Olivet has worked in the…
OSAH Campaign Releases New Article about Importance of Retaining Housing Provisions in Build Back Better
The Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign has published an article, “Still Want to Build Back Better? Don’t Remove Housing,” that addresses the actions of Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) to prevent…